Risk Factors Of Malnutrition Among Elderly In Geriatric Homes
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Malnutrition is a significant problem among elderly across the continuum of care and results in undesirable consequences. Many factors have been associated with malnutrition in elderly, such as older age, low income, low educational level, social isolation. This study aims to assess risk factors of malnutrition among elderly in geriatric homes. The study was carried out using a descriptive co-relational design at ten governmental geriatric homes. A convenience sample of 189 clients was selected. Data were collected using three tools; the first tool is an interviewing schedule including questions related to personal data, health profile, and previous occupation, and medical diagnosis, current and previous medical history. The second tool is nutritional assessment tool for elderly that was developed by the investigators include four parts, the first part is a self reported questions about risk factors of malnutrition, the second part is history of dietary intake, the third part is clinical observation of malnutrition, the fourth part is physical environment observation and the third tool is Mini- Nutritional Assessment Scale. Results: the mean age of elderly was seventy two, one quarter of elderly suffered from malnutrition however, about one third of elderly were at risk for malnutrition risk factors of malnutrition were vision problems, gastritis, hearing problems, abdominal distention and gases, decrease sense of taste, chronic diseases as hypertension and diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis and taking more than 3 medications , there were a highly statistical significant positive correlation between total scores of initial risk factors for malnutrition and age and medication taking .Recommendations: it is recommended to plan and implement educational programs to increase awareness of the elderly towards risk factors and preventive measures for malnutrition and to implement further researches to assess risk factors of malnutrition among elderly living in geriatric homes in different governorates.
Authors and Affiliations
Naglaa El-Sayed Abd Elfatah Eldardery, Dr. Ebtesam Mo, awad, Dr. Nawal Fouad
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