Effect of oral nutrition supplements on anthropometric and functional parameters among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral nutrition supplement (ONS) prescription in older adults is affordable for preventing malnutrition through the use of multiple nutrients and energy products. However, there is a gap in knowledge regarding the benefits of ONS supplementation on anthropometric and functional parameters in malnourished older adults without complicated conditions, known as community-dwelling older people.

Methods

Electronic databases, including PubMed/Medline, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, were searched to answer this question through August 10, 2023. The study adhered to the PRISMA guidelines and was registered on PROSPERO. The Cochrane risk of bias tool assessed the quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The Grading of R

SUBMITTER: Asghari Hanjani N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11827344 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature