Developing a nursing diagnosis for the risk for malnutrition: a mixed-method study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

As the risk for malnutrition in older people in hospitals is often underreported, we aimed to develop a risk nursing diagnosis, including label, definition and risk factors.

Design

A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was employed.

Methods

A literature review led to risk factors, validated by 22 hospitalized older people's perspectives and observations, including their nursing records. Per participant, one interview (qualitative), one non-participatory observation of three meals (198 hr; qualitative) and one nursing record evaluation (quantitative) were conducted.

Findings

According to the classification system of NANDA International, the risk for protein-energy malnutrition is defined with 18 risk factors, including associated conditions. Content val

SUBMITTER: Brunner S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8046117 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature