Stuck A E, Chappuis C
Multicampus Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, UCLA.
Ther Umsch. 1991 May;48(5):307-11.
Protein-energy malnutrition is a frequent, but often overlooked problem in geriatric patients. To prevent malnutrition and its severe complications, a systematic strategy for identifying signs, symptoms and risk factors of malnutrition is required. In this review we present a plan for a multidimensional nutritional workup, including functional nutritional assessment. Special aspects of malnutrition management in geriatric patients are discussed (e.g. dementia, tube-feeding, environmental aspects). Use of available diagnostic and therapeutic measures for preventing malnutrition may lead to improved quality of life in many geriatric patients.
蛋白质-能量营养不良在老年患者中是一个常见但常被忽视的问题。为预防营养不良及其严重并发症，需要一种系统的策略来识别营养不良的体征、症状和风险因素。在本综述中，我们提出了一个多维营养检查计划，包括功能性营养评估。讨论了老年患者营养不良管理的特殊方面（如痴呆、管饲、环境因素）。使用现有的诊断和治疗措施来预防营养不良可能会改善许多老年患者的生活质量。
