Nutritional status, activities of daily living and physical activity in aged residents in 10 German nursing homes*
Bai, J.; Lesser, S.; Paker-Eichelkraut, S.; Overzier, S.; Strathmann, S.; Pauly, L.; Heseker, H.; Stehle, H.P. · Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin · 2007 · Heft 3 · S. 1 bis 1
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Introduction: Reliable data on the nutritional status (NS) and its effect on quality of life in German nursing homes are scarce. The aim of this first Germany-wide study was, thus, to assess NS and to evaluate its association with activities of daily living (ADL) and physical activity (PA). Methods: A total of 779 residents (≥65 years, no terminal disease) were enrolled in 10 nursing homes throughout Germany from March to November 2006. NS (n=639) was assessed by using Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA). Data concerning Barthel-Index of ADL (n=638) and PA (n=608) were collected by questionnaires. MNA and question…
