Risk Factors for Malnutrition among Older Adults in the Emergency Department: A Multicenter Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Among older adults, malnutrition is common, often missed by healthcare providers, and influences recovery from illness or injury.

Objective

To identify modifiable risk factors associated with malnutrition in older patients.

Design

Prospective cross-sectional multicenter study.

Setting

3 EDs in the South, Northeast, and Midwest.

Participants

Non-critically ill, English-speaking adults aged ≥65 years.

Measurements

Random time block sampling was used to enroll patients. The ED interview assessed malnutrition using the Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form. Food insecurity and poor oral health were assessed using validated measures. Other risk factors examined included depressive symptoms, limited mobility, lack of transportation, loneline

SUBMITTER: Burks CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5555801 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature