Malnutrition in hospitalised older adults: A multicentre observational study of prevalence, associations and outcomes

ConclusionsThese findings support the prioritisation of nutritional screening in clinical practice and public health policy, for all patients ≥70 on admission to hospital, and in particular for people with dementia, increased functional dependency and/or multi-morbidity, and those who are frail.

Source: The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging - October 25, 2016 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research