P066 NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND FUNCTIONAL ABILITY OF ELDERLY MIGRANTS IN GERMAN NURSING HOMES: ARE THEY DIFFERENT COMPARED TO NON-MIGRANTS?

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
S.H. Paker-Eichelkraut ◽  
S. Lesser ◽  
J. Bai ◽  
P. Stehle
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Functional Ability ◽  
Elderly Migrants

Nutritional status, activities of daily living and physical activity in aged residents in 10 German nursing homes*

2007 ◽  
Vol 32 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Bai ◽  
S Lesser ◽  
S Paker-Eichelkraut ◽  
S Overzier ◽  
S Strathmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living

scholarly journals Malnutrition among older adults living in Portuguese nursing homes: the PEN-3S study

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 486-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Madeira ◽  
Catarina Peixoto-Plácido ◽  
Nuno Sousa-Santos ◽  
Osvaldo Santos ◽  
Violeta Alarcão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression

AbstractObjectiveTo characterise the nutritional status and to identify malnutrition-associated variables of older adults living in Portuguese nursing homes.DesignCross-sectional study. Data on demographic and socio-economic characteristics, self-reported morbidity, eating-related problems, nutritional status, cognitive function, depression symptoms, loneliness feelings and functional status were collected by trained nutritionists through a computer-assisted face-to-face structured interview followed by standardised anthropometric measurements. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with being at risk of malnutrition/malnourished.SettingPortuguese nursing homes.SubjectsNationally representative sample of the Portuguese population aged 65 years or over living in nursing homes.ResultsA total of 1186 individuals (mean age 83·4 years; 72·8 % women) accepted to participate. According to the Mini Nutritional Assessment, 4·8 (95 % CI 3·2, 7·3) % were identified as malnourished and 38·7 (95 % CI 33·5, 44·2) % were at risk of malnutrition. These percentages increased with age and were significantly higher for women. Logistic regression showed (OR; 95 % CI) that older adults reporting no or little appetite (6·5; 2·7, 15·3), those revealing symptoms of depression (2·6; 1·6, 4·2) and those who were more dependent in their daily living activities (4·7; 2·0, 11·1) were also at higher odds of being malnourished or at risk of malnutrition.ConclusionsMalnutrition and risk of malnutrition are prevalent among nursing home residents in Portugal. It is crucial to routinely screen for nutritional disorders, as well as risk factors such as symptoms of depression and lower functional status, to prevent and treat malnutrition.

Assessment of the nutritional status of 866 older people in nursing homes, and links with dementia and mobility

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 590
Author(s):  
T. Vernier ◽  
G. Mabiama ◽  
P. Jésus ◽  
C. Villemonteix ◽  
A. Massoulard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Older People

scholarly journals Prevalence of Malnutrition and Depression in Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes in Mexico City

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 2429
Author(s):  
María Consuelo Velázquez-Alva ◽  
María Esther Irigoyen-Camacho ◽  
María Fernanda Cabrer-Rosales ◽  
Irina Lazarevich ◽  
Isabel Arrieta-Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Mexico City ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment

This study evaluated the association between nutritional status, depressive symptoms, and the number of prescription drugs taken by older adults living in nursing homes in Mexico City. In a cross-sectional study, 262 participants were subjected to anthropometric and nutritional (Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)) evaluations; additionally, their depression (Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)) and functional status were assessed. Multiple logistic regression was used for identifying factors associated with the risk of malnutrition/malnourishment. The mean age of participants was 83.1 ± 8.6 years. A total of 59.9% and 21.1% were at risk of malnutrition and malnourished, respectively. With respect to depression, 27.9% of the participants had mild depression, while 11.4% showed severe depression. An inverse correlation between MNA evaluations and depression scores was found (Spearman’s ρ = −0.4624, p < 0.001); residents with a better nutritional status had lower depression scores. Individuals with depressive symptoms were approximately five times more likely to be at risk of malnutrition or malnourished (OR = 5.82, 95% CI = 2.27–14.89) than individuals without depression. Residents taking three or more prescription drugs daily (OR = 1.83, 95% CI = 1.27–2.63, p < 0.001) were more likely to be at risk of malnutrition or malnourished. In summary, poor nutritional status was associated with depression, while the intake of numerous prescription drugs was associated with being at risk of malnutrition or malnourished.

Malnutrition and associated risk factors among elderly living in Lebanese community homes

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 400-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Doumit
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Functional Impairment ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between nutritional status and associated risk factors such as:, socio-economic, physical, pathological and psychological factors, among elderly residing in Lebanese nursing homes. Design/methodology/approach – This cross-sectional study was carried out in 36 elderly care nursing homes with 2,094 residents. Of these, only 221 (11 per cent) elderly met the inclusion criteria and successfully completed the interview question. Data on socio-demographic characteristics and health conditions: oral, nutritional, depression, chronic diseases and activities of daily living, were collected. The analysis used a chi-square test and a binary logistic regression. Findings – High levels of malnourishment were found among elderly who had no jobs (p = 0.012) and had oral health problems (p = 0.038), functional impairment (p < 0.001) and depression (p = 0.021). Comorbid illnesses, however, had no significant association with nutritional status. In addition, the first and strongest predictor entered in the regression on malnutrition was functional impairment (p = 0.002) followed by oral health problems (p = 0.030) and depression (p = 0.036). Originality/value – The study is original in the sense that it emphasized the importance of three factors, autonomy, better oral and psychological health, in mediating nutritional outcomes for elderly residing in nursing homes.

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