Research progress on screening and assessment tools for malnutrition in the elderly
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20221017-05041
- VernacularTitle:老年人营养不足筛查及评估工具的研究进展
- Author:
Hongpeng LIU
1
;
Cheng LI
;
Xinjuan WU
Author Information
1. 北京大学护理学院护理学基础教研室，北京 100191
- Keywords:
Aged;
Malnutrition;
Nutrition screening;
Nutrition assessment;
Geriatric syndrome
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2023;29(19):2625-2629
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
This article introduces the epidemiological characteristics of malnutrition in the elderly, and reviews the screening and assessment tools for malnutrition in the elderly from the high-risk population and comorbidities of malnutrition, the applicable objects of the tools, assessment items, scoring methods, and result determination. This article also distinguishes between screening and assessment tools for malnutrition in the elderly, so as to provide reference for medical and nursing staff to screen and assess the nutritional status of the elderly.
