Early recognition of malnutrition in the older adult: a quality improvement project using a standardized nutritional tool.

Abstract:

PURPOSE:The purpose of this project was to identify the nutritional status of older adults in a primary care setting by using a standardized nutritional tool and to improve clinical outcomes by implementing appropriate interventions. METHODS:A retrospective chart review of 50 records was conducted prior to any intervention to document what was being done before the use of a standardized nutritional tool. Clinic staff was instructed on the Mini Nutritional Assessment tool. After implementing the tool, a chart review was conducted on 25 participants. RESULTS:Prior to implementing the tool, data showed that 42% of the patients' charts recorded a body mass index and there was no documentation of any nutritional concerns. After the implementation of the standardized tool, data showed 40% of the older adult patients had normal nutritional status, 56% were at risk, and 4% were malnourished. Furthermore, 100% of records continued to show no documentation of any nutritional interventions. CONCLUSION:Data suggest that many older adult patients are at risk or have malnourishment that is unrecognized. Documentation of nutritional interventions needs to be evaluated and recorded.

authors

Wadas-Enright M,King A

doi

10.1080/07370016.2015.991658

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2015-01-01 00:00:00

pages

1-11

issue

1

eissn

0737-0016

issn

1532-7655

journal_volume

32

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