Content identification for the development of a nutrition resource kit for malnourished and at-risk elderly: A review
doi: https://doi.org/10.31246/mjn-2020-0118
- Author:
Iman Nabihah Noor Azam
1
;
Aliza Haslinda Hamirudin
1
;
Sakinah Harith
2
;
Mohd Aznan Md Aris
;
Karimah Hanim Abd Aziz
3
;
Siti Nur Amirah Sheikh Hishamuddin
4
;
5
Author Information
1. Department of Nutrition Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia
2. chool of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia
3. 4Department of Community Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia
4. 1Department of Nutrition Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia
5. 5Primary Health Care Unit, Pahang Health State Department, Bandar Indera Mahkota, Pahang, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
malnutrition, elderly, community, nutrition education, scoping review
- From:
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2021;27(No.3):373-396
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Elderly population is more likely to suffer from malnutrition, thereby
requiring appropriate nutrition education as part of nutrition intervention to
overcome this issue. This review aims to identify content suitable for developing a
nutrition resource kit that provides nutritional guidance to combat malnutrition
among malnourished and at-risk elderly in health clinics setting, particularly in
Malaysia. Methods: A literature search was conducted up to 15th December 2019
in four databases: PubMed, Scopus, COCHRANE, and ProQuest Health & Medical
Collection. Potential literature on nutrition education, suitable dietary guidelines
and existing educational materials for elderly in the community, in English and
Malay languages, were searched to identify suitable content for the nutrition
resource kit. All relevant documents were included based on inclusion and exclusion
criteria. Data were extracted and analysed according to the PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
Results: A total of 27 documents consisting of articles, printed materials and
guidelines were included for analysis. Suitable content included information related
to malnutrition such as definition, signs and symptoms, cause-consequences, and
nutrition management, which included food plate, serving size, menu suggestion,
examples of recipes, tips to increase energy and protein intakes through food or
drink, texture modification, a guide to using oral nutritional supplements, tips for
maintaining nutrient content in food and drink, tips to encourage to eat, and oral
health. Conclusion: A nutrition resource kit tailored for malnourished and at-risk
elderly would be a beneficial nutrition intervention. There is a need to incorporate
these information in the development of a nutrition resource kit to improve their
dietary intake.
- Full text:4.2021my0551.pdf
