Corbett Cynthia F, Crogan Neva L, Short Robert A
Intercollegiate College of Nursing, Washington State University, Spokane, WA 99224, USA.
Appl Nurs Res. 2002 Nov;15(4):249-53. doi: 10.1053/apnr.2002.35947.
In this longitudinal exploratory study, items from the minimum data set (MDS) were used to predict resident weight changes in older adults (N = 77) from three nursing homes. At the end of the study period, three variables from the last available MDS were significant predictors of weight loss: 1) leaves 25% or more of food uneaten at most meals, 2) receiving an antianxiety medication, and 3) not having the ability to feed oneself independently.
