Comparison of nutritional evaluation scores in frail elderly with care needs
Jeske, M.; Joannidis, M.; Gothe, R.M.; Galvan, O.; Jeske, H.C.; Hackl, J.M. · Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin · 2007 · Heft 3 · S. 1 bis 1
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Background and Aims: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to analyse the relationship between health status, level of independence and nutritional status determined by Mini-Nutritional Assessment and Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 in elderly patients. Methods: The study population (n=272, 79.4% women) comprised elderly (mean age=84.4±8.9) persons living in five nursing homes in western Austria. Nutritional status was assessed using the Mini-Nutritional Assessment and Nutritional Risk Screening 2002. Health status and level of independence was determined by level of nursing care required, defined by treatin…