Treatment and prevention of malnutrition in the elderly
Kanyingi Ndugire, Robert (2019)
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019120925460
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019120925460
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The purpose of this study was to find out how early nursing interventions can help prevent malnutrition. The goal of this study was to provide accurate and adequate information to nurses on how to prevent and manage malnutrition. Likewise, it was to promote better health and quality life for the elderly by reducing malnutrition cases in the aged population. The researcher chose this topic due to his experience working in an elderly care setting and dealing with malnourished patients who were suffering from weight loss. It became the researcher’s goal to find out different ways of preventing and treating malnutrition.
The method of research used in this thesis was literature review. The data for the study was gathered by using different computerized databases such as CINAHL, Ovid, SAGE Premier and Science Direct to find scientific journals. The collected data was then analyzed using summary method of data analysis.
The results show that screening, anthropometric assessments, physical examinations, diet assessments and patient’s history were important preventive measures of malnutrition. Likewise, management of medical conditions, medication review, dietary restrictions review, oral health and pain management were vital treatment measures. Furthermore was, management of social and functional issues, nutritional support and monitoring as well as reinforcement.
The method of research used in this thesis was literature review. The data for the study was gathered by using different computerized databases such as CINAHL, Ovid, SAGE Premier and Science Direct to find scientific journals. The collected data was then analyzed using summary method of data analysis.
The results show that screening, anthropometric assessments, physical examinations, diet assessments and patient’s history were important preventive measures of malnutrition. Likewise, management of medical conditions, medication review, dietary restrictions review, oral health and pain management were vital treatment measures. Furthermore was, management of social and functional issues, nutritional support and monitoring as well as reinforcement.