Nutritional And Functional Status Of Hospitalized Elderly Patients

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Nutritional Checklist, Mini Nutritional Assessment, Barthel Index, Elderly Patients, Malnutrition

Abstract

Objective: To assess the nutritional and functional status of hospitalized elderly patients and whethertheir nutritional status was affecting functional status. Methodology: An observational study conducted on 50 elderly patients (>60 years old) admitted at Masina Hospital for medical treatment. Nutritional assessments include Mini nutritional assessment (MNA) and Nutritional checklist (NCL) whereas Barthel index were used for functional assessment and symptoms, biochemical parameter was also noted. Information was collected from the patients, their relatives and responsible staff. Chi Square test was used to compare the nutritional and functional assessment. Result: According to the NCL 38% of participants were at high risk, 40% were at moderate risk of malnutrition, and 22% had good nutrition. There was a high nutritional risk in patients with low income. As per MNA grading, 28% were at risk of malnutrition, 46% were malnourished and 26% were having normal nutritional status. There was significant correlation (p<0.05) found between nutritional and functional status of patients. Barthel index score was significantly lower in those at high riskof malnutrition. Weight loss and Gastrointestinal symptoms were majorly observed. Conclusion: Hospitalized elderly were at riskof malnutrition due to poor intake and gastrointestinal symptoms which might affect their functional status. Therefore, early nutritional assessment and nutritional care plan is important forthis vulnerable group.

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2021-05-12

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Golandaz, A., Meer, I., & Makhijani, V. (2021). Nutritional And Functional Status Of Hospitalized Elderly Patients. Journal of Indian Dietetics Association, 43(1), 41–52. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/jida/article/view/27785

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