[article] | Title : | Early recognition of malnutrition in the older adult : A quality improvement project using a standardized nutritional tool | | Material Type: | printed text | | Authors: | King, Anita, Author | | Publication Date: | 2016 | | Article on page: | p.1-11. | | Languages : | English (eng) Original Language : English (eng) |
in Journal of Community Health Nursing > Vol.32 No.1 (Jan-Mar) 2015 [01/11/2016] . - p.1-11.| Abstract: | Purpose: The purpose of this project was to identify the nutritional status of older adults in a primary care setting by using a standardized nutritional tool and to improve clinical outcomes by implement - ing appropriate interventions Methods: A retrospective chart review of 50 records was conducted. prior to intervention to document what was being done before the use of a standardized nutritional tool. Clinic staff was instructed on the Mini Nutritional Assessment tool After implementing the tool, a chart review was conducted on 25 participants. Results: Prior to implementing the tool, data showed that 42% of the patients' charts recorded a body mass index and there was no documentation of any nutritional concerns. After the implementation of the standardized tool, data showed 40% of the older adult patients had normal nutritional status, 56 % were at risk, and 4% were malnourished Furthermore, 100% of records continued to show no documentation of any nutritional interventions Conclusion: Data suggest that many older adult patients are at risk or have malnourishment that is unrecognized Documentation of nutritional interventions It needs to be evaluated and recorded. | | Link for e-copy: | http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/hchn20/current#.VDO0sGeSzr4 | | Record link: | http://libsearch.siu.ac.th/siu/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=25162 |
[article] Early recognition of malnutrition in the older adult : A quality improvement project using a standardized nutritional tool [printed text] / King, Anita, Author . - 2016 . - p.1-11. Languages : English ( eng) Original Language : English ( eng)
in Journal of Community Health Nursing > Vol.32 No.1 (Jan-Mar) 2015 [01/11/2016] . - p.1-11.| Abstract: | Purpose: The purpose of this project was to identify the nutritional status of older adults in a primary care setting by using a standardized nutritional tool and to improve clinical outcomes by implement - ing appropriate interventions Methods: A retrospective chart review of 50 records was conducted. prior to intervention to document what was being done before the use of a standardized nutritional tool. Clinic staff was instructed on the Mini Nutritional Assessment tool After implementing the tool, a chart review was conducted on 25 participants. Results: Prior to implementing the tool, data showed that 42% of the patients' charts recorded a body mass index and there was no documentation of any nutritional concerns. After the implementation of the standardized tool, data showed 40% of the older adult patients had normal nutritional status, 56 % were at risk, and 4% were malnourished Furthermore, 100% of records continued to show no documentation of any nutritional interventions Conclusion: Data suggest that many older adult patients are at risk or have malnourishment that is unrecognized Documentation of nutritional interventions It needs to be evaluated and recorded. | | Link for e-copy: | http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/hchn20/current#.VDO0sGeSzr4 | | Record link: | http://libsearch.siu.ac.th/siu/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=25162 |
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Early recognition of malnutrition in the older adult / King, Anita in Journal of Community Health Nursing, Vol.32 No.1 (Jan-Mar) 2015 ([01/11/2016]) 
