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Tamai K, Terai H, Nakamura H, Yokogawa N, Sasagawa T, Nakashima H, Segi N, Ito S, Funayama T, Eto F, Yamaji A, Watanabe K, Yamane J, Takeda K, Furuya T, Yunde A, Nakajima H, Yamada T, Hasegawa T, Terashima Y, Hirota R, Suzuki H, Imajo Y, Ikegami S, Uehara M, Tonomura H, Sakata M, Hashimoto K, Onoda Y, Kawaguchi K, Haruta Y, Suzuki N, Kato K, Uei H, Sawada H, Nakanishi K, Misaki K, Kuroda A, Inoue G, Kakutani K, Kakiuchi Y, Kiyasu K, Tominaga H, Tokumoto H, Iizuka Y, Takasawa E, Akeda K, Takegami N, Funao H, Oshima Y, Kaito T, Sakai D, Yoshii T, Ohba T, Otsuki B, Seki S, Miyazaki M, Ishihara M, Okada S, Imagama S, Kato S. Neurological recovery rate and predictive factors of incomplete AIS grade C spinal cord injury in the older aged population. Spinal Cord 2024; 62:149-155. [PMID: 38347110 DOI: 10.1038/s41393-024-00963-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVES To define the prognosis and predictive factors for neurological improvement in older patients with incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) of American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale grade C (AIS-C). SETTINGS Multi-institutions in Japan. METHODS We included patients aged ≥65 years with traumatic SCI of AIS-C who were treated conservatively or surgically with >3 follow-up months. To identify factors related to neurological improvement, patients were divided into three groups according to their neurological status at the final follow-up, with univariate among-group comparisons of demographics, radiographic, and therapeutic factors. Significant variables were included in the multivariate logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Overall, 296 older patients with SCI of AIS-C on admission were identified (average age: 75.2 years, average follow-up: 18.7 months). Among them, 190 (64.2%) patients improved to AIS-D and 21 (7.1%) patients improved to AIS-E at final follow-up. There were significant among-group differences in age (p = 0.026), body mass index (p = 0.007), status of pre-traumatic activities of daily living (ADL) (p = 0.037), and serum albumin concentrations (p = 0.011). Logistic regression analysis showed no significant differences in variables in the stratified group of patients who improved to AIS-D. Meanwhile, serum albumin was a significant variable in patients who improved to AIS-E (p = 0.026; OR: 6.20, pre-traumatic ADL was omitted due to data skewness). CONCLUSIONS Most older patients with incomplete AIS-C SCI demonstrated at least 1 grade of neurological improvement. However, <10% of patients achieved complete recovery. Key predictors of complete recovery were high serum albumin levels on admission and independent pre-traumatic ADL. SPONSORSHIP No funding was received for this study.
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Affiliation(s)
- Koji Tamai
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka-city, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka-city, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka-city, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Toyama Prefectural Central Hospital, 2-2-78 Nishinagae, Toyama, Toyama, 930-8550, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ibaraki Seinan Medical Center Hospital, 2190, Sakaimachi, Sashima, Ibaraki, 306-0433, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Murayama Medical Center, 2-37-1 Gakuen, Musashimurayama, Tokyo, 208-0011, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Japanese Red Cross Shizuoka Hospital, 8-2 Otemachi, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, 420-0853, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate school of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate school of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Fukui, 23-3 Matsuoka Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1, Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya Kyoritsu Hospital, 1-172 Hokke, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, 454-0933, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1, Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University, South 1-West 16-291, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Matsuda Orthopedic Memorial Hospital, North 18-East 4-1 Kita-ku, Sapporo, 001-0018, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University, South 1-West 16-291, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1 Minami-kogushi, Ube city, Yamaguchi, 755-8505, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1 Minami-kogushi, Ube city, Yamaguchi, 755-8505, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedics, Saiseikai Shiga Hospital, 2-4-1 Ohashi Ritto, Shiga, 520-3046, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nihon University Hospital, 1-6 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-8393, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1 Oyaguchi Kami-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1 Oyaguchi Kami-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Spine Surgery, Kawasaki Medical School, 577, Matsushima, Kurashiki, Okayama, 701-0192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Spine Surgery, Kawasaki Medical School, 577, Matsushima, Kurashiki, Okayama, 701-0192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1, Kitazato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1, Kitazato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku, 783-8505, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22 Showa, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22 Showa, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu city, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu city, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, 852 Hatakeda, Narita, Chiba, 286-0124, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Narita Hospital, 852 Hatakeda, Narita, Chiba, 286-0124, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Spine and Spinal Cord Center, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, 1-4-3 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8329, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Surgical Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima 1-5-45, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8519, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Yamanashi, 1110 Shimokato, Chuo, Yamanashi, 409-3898, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawaracho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University Hospital, 2-3-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1191, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan
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Tamai K, Terai H, Nakamura H, Yokogawa N, Sasagawa T, Nakashima H, Segi N, Ito S, Funayama T, Eto F, Yamaji A, Watanabe K, Yamane J, Takeda K, Furuya T, Yunde A, Nakajima H, Yamada T, Hasegawa T, Terashima Y, Hirota R, Suzuki H, Imajo Y, Ikegami S, Uehara M, Tonomura H, Sakata M, Hashimoto K, Onoda Y, Kawaguchi K, Haruta Y, Suzuki N, Kato K, Uei H, Sawada H, Nakanishi K, Misaki K, Kuroda A, Inoue G, Kakutani K, Kakiuchi Y, Kiyasu K, Tominaga H, Tokumoto H, Iizuka Y, Takasawa E, Akeda K, Takegami N, Funao H, Oshima Y, Kaito T, Sakai D, Yoshii T, Ohba T, Otsuki B, Seki S, Miyazaki M, Ishihara M, Okada S, Imagama S, Kato S. Impact of malnutrition on mortality and neurological recovery of older patients with spinal cord injury. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5853. [PMID: 38462665 PMCID: PMC10925607 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56527-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
Abstract
This retrospective cohort study established malnutrition's impact on mortality and neurological recovery of older patients with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). It included patients aged ≥ 65 years with traumatic cervical SCI treated conservatively or surgically. The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index was calculated to assess nutritional-related risk. Overall, 789 patients (mean follow-up: 20.1 months) were examined and 47 had major nutritional-related risks on admission. One-year mortality rate, median survival time, neurological recovery, and activities of daily living (ADL) at 1 year post-injury were compared between patients with major nutrition-related risk and matched controls selected using 1:2 propensity score matching to adjust for age, pre-traumatic neurological impairment, and activity. In the Kaplan-Meier analysis, the median survival times were 44.9 and 76.5 months for patients with major nutrition-related risk and matched controls, respectively (p = 0.015). Matched controls had more individuals with a neurological improvement of American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale ≥ 1 grade (p = 0.039) and independence in ADL at 1 year post-injury than patients with major nutrition-related risk (p < 0.05). In conclusion, 6% of older patients with cervical SCI had major nutrition-related risks; they showed a significantly higher 1 year mortality rate, shorter survival time, poorer neurological improvement, and lower ADL at 1 year post-injury than matched controls.
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- Koji Tamai
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-5-7 Asahimachi, Abenoku, Osaka, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-5-7 Asahimachi, Abenoku, Osaka, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-5-7 Asahimachi, Abenoku, Osaka, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Toyama Prefectural Central Hospital, 2-2-78 Nishinagae, Toyama, Toyama, 930-8550, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ibaraki Seinan Medical Center Hospital, 2190, Sakaimachi, Ibaraki, Sashima, 306-0433, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Murayama Medical Center, 2-37-1 Gakuen, Musashimurayama, Tokyo, 208-0011, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Japanese Red Cross Shizuoka Hospital, 8-2 Otemachi, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, 420-0853, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Matsuoka Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1, Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya Kyoritsu Hospital, 1-172 Hokke, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, 454-0933, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1, Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University, South 1-West 16-291, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Matsuda Orthopedic Memorial Hospital, North 18-East 4-1 Kita-ku, Sapporo, 001-0018, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University, South 1-West 16-291, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi, 755-8505, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi, 755-8505, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedics, Saiseikai Shiga Hospital, 2-4-1 Ohashi, Ritto, Shiga, 520-3046, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nihon University Hospital, 1-6 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-8393, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1 Oyaguchi Kami-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1 Oyaguchi Kami-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Spine Surgery, Kawasaki Medical School, 577, Matsushima, Kurashiki, Okayama, 701-0192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Spine Surgery, Kawasaki Medical School, 577, Matsushima, Kurashiki, Okayama, 701-0192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1, Kitazato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1, Kitazato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku, 783-8505, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22 Showa, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22 Showa, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, 852 Hatakeda, Narita, Chiba, 286-0124, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Narita Hospital, 852 Hatakeda, Narita, Chiba, 286-0124, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Spine and Spinal Cord Center, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, 1-4-3 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8329, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Surgical Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima 1-5-45, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8519, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Yamanashi, 1110 Shimokato, Chuo, Yamanashi, 409-3898, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawaracho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kansai Medical University Hospital, 2-3-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1191, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan
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Visser M, Sealy MJ, Leistra E, Naumann E, De van der Schueren MAE, Jager-Wittenaar H. The Malnutrition Awareness Scale for community-dwelling older adults: Development and psychometric properties. Clin Nutr 2024; 43:446-452. [PMID: 38181522 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2023.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Qualitative studies suggest that malnutrition awareness is poor in older adults. The aim of this study was to develop a questionnaire to quantitatively assess malnutrition awareness in community-dwelling older adults aged 60+ years. METHODS The Malnutrition Awareness Scale (MAS) was developed based on the awareness phase of the Integrated-Change model, and included four domains: knowledge, perceived cues, risk perceptions, and cognizance. Twenty-six scale items were developed using results from mainly qualitative research and the expertise of the authors. Items were piloted in 10 Dutch older adults using the Thinking Aloud method to optimize wording. In a feasibility study, annoyance, difficulty and time to complete the MAS and its comprehensibility were tested. After final revisions, the MAS was applied to a large sample to test its psychometric properties (i.e., inter-item correlations, Cronbach's alpha, score distribution) and relevance of the items was rated on a 5-point scale by 12 experts to determine content validity. RESULTS The feasibility study (n = 42, 55 % women, 19 % 80+ y) showed that the MAS took 12 ± 6 min to complete. Most participants found it not (at all) annoying (81 %) and not (at all) difficult (79 %) to complete the MAS, and found it (very) comprehensible (83 %). Psychometric analyses (n = 216, 63 % women, 28 % 80+ y) showed no redundant items, but two items correlated negatively with other items, and one correlated very low. After removal, the final MAS consists of 23 items with a min-max scoring range from 0 to 22 (with higher scores indicating higher awareness) and an overall Cronbach's alpha of 0.67. The mean MAS score in our sample (n = 216) was 14.8 ± 3.2. The lowest obtained score was 6 (n = 3) and the highest 22 (n = 1), indicating no floor or ceiling effects. Based on the relevance rating, the overall median across all 22 items was 4.0 with IQR 4.0-5.0. CONCLUSION The Malnutrition Awareness Scale is a novel, feasible and reliable tool with good content validity to quantitively assess malnutrition awareness in community-dwelling older adults. The scale is now ready to identify groups with poor malnutrition awareness, as a basis to start interventions to increase malnutrition knowledge and awareness.
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- M Visser
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1085, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Research Group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Petrus Driessenstraat 3, 9714 CA Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1085, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Lifestyle, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Postbus 6960, 6503 GL Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Dutch Malnutrition Center of Expertise, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Lifestyle, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Postbus 6960, 6503 GL Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
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- Research Group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Petrus Driessenstraat 3, 9714 CA Groningen, The Netherlands; Department of Gastroenterology, Dietetics, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Research Unit Experimental Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy and Human Anatomy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.
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Roberts S, Gomes K, Rattray M. Dietitians' perceptions of identifying and managing malnutrition and frailty in the community: A mixed-methods study. Nutr Diet 2023; 80:511-520. [PMID: 36843203 DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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AIM This study aimed to explore dietitians' perceptions of their current practice for identifying and managing malnutrition/frailty in the community, to fill an evidence gap. METHODS This mixed-methods study involved an online survey distributed to dietitians practising in Australia and New Zealand, and semi-structured interviews with a subset of survey participants. The 34-item survey and interviews explored dietitians' practices for identifying/managing malnutrition and frailty, focusing on the community setting. Survey data were analysed descriptively and some simple association tests were conducted using statistical software. Interview data were analysed thematically. RESULTS Of the 186 survey respondents, 18 also participated in an interview. Screening and assessment for malnutrition varied in the community and occurred rarely for frailty. Dietitians reported practising person-centred care by involving clients/carers/family in setting goals and selecting nutrition interventions. Key barriers to providing nutrition care to community-dwelling adults included a lack of awareness/understanding of nutrition by clients and other health professionals (leading to them not participating in or valuing nutrition care), lack of time and resources in the community, and client access to foods/supplements. Enablers included engaging family members/carers and coordinating with other health professionals in nutrition care planning. CONCLUSION Reported practices for identifying malnutrition and frailty vary in the community, suggesting guidance may be needed for health professionals in this setting. Dietitians reported using person-centred care with malnourished and frail clients but encountered barriers in community settings. Engaging family members/carers and multidisciplinary colleagues may help overcome some of these barriers.
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- Shelley Roberts
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- Allied Health Research, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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Langley-Evans SC. Malnutrition should not be normal: The importance of protein for older adults. J Hum Nutr Diet 2022; 35:751-753. [PMID: 36099338 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.13028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Murphy JL. Prevention, identification and management of malnutrition in older people in the community. Nurs Stand 2022; 37:75-81. [PMID: 35786674 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2022.e11891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Malnutrition, specifically undernutrition, is a significant health concern among older people, yet it is under-detected and under-treated in the community. The causes of malnutrition are complex and multifactorial, and the risk has been exacerbated by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic due to social isolation and loneliness, which can affect older people's appetite and thus reduce their nutritional intake. This article discusses the causes and consequences of malnutrition in older people and describes what is involved in malnutrition screening, person-centred care planning and treatment. The author considers various approaches to overcoming the barriers associated with identifying malnutrition in older people in the community and outlines the role of the nurse in the effective management of malnutrition in this population.
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- Jane Louise Murphy
- Ageing and Dementia Research Centre, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, England
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Advances in knowledge of screening practices and their use in clinical practice to prevent malnutrition. Proc Nutr Soc 2022; 81:41-48. [DOI: 10.1017/s0029665121003670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Malnutrition is common among older adults and is associated with a progressive decline in overall health and increased mortality. With a rapidly ageing population, the detection, prevention and management of malnutrition require urgent attention within health service planning and delivery. Routine screening for malnutrition among older adults in community settings, which addresses aetiological as well as phenotypic factors, is considered an important step for prevention and early intervention. The aim of this review is to summarise current malnutrition screening literature and highlight research that seeks to understand and address community-based approaches to malnutrition screening and management. Key healthcare professionals (HCPs) that encounter community-dwelling older adults include general practitioners (GPs), community-based nurses, community pharmacists and a range of other health and social care professionals including dietitians, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists. The key barriers to implementing screening in primary care include lack of knowledge about malnutrition among non-dietetic HCPs, lack of resources allocated to managing malnutrition, lack of access to dietetic services, and poor GP knowledge about oral nutritional supplement prescribing. In addition, older adults have poor insight into the clinical condition and the associated negative health implications. Investment in education among HCPs and public awareness is required, as well as accompanying resources to successfully implement malnutrition screening programmes for community-dwelling older adults.
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Payne L, Ghio D, Grey E, Slodkowska-Barabasz J, Harris P, Sutcliffe M, Green S, Roberts HC, Childs C, Robinson S, Gudgin B, Holloway P, Kelly J, Wallis K, Dean O, Aveyard P, Gill P, Stroud M, Little P, Yardley L, Morrison L. Optimising an intervention to support home-living older adults at risk of malnutrition: a qualitative study. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2021; 22:219. [PMID: 34758733 PMCID: PMC8580738 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-021-01572-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background In the UK, about 14% of community-dwelling adults aged 65 and over are estimated to be at risk of malnutrition. Screening older adults in primary care and treating those at risk may help to reduce malnutrition risk, reduce the resulting need for healthcare use and improve quality of life. Interventions are needed to raise older adults’ risk awareness, offer relevant and meaningful strategies to address risk and support general practices to deliver treatment and support. Methods Using the Person-based Approach and input from Patient and Public Involvement representatives, we developed the ‘Eat well, feel well, stay well’ intervention. The intervention was optimised using qualitative data from think aloud and semi-structured process evaluation interviews with 23 and 18 older adults respectively. Positive and negative comments were extracted to inform rapid iterative modifications to support engagement with the intervention. Data were then analysed thematically and final adjustments made, to optimise the meaningfulness of the intervention for the target population. Results Participants’ comments were generally positive. This paper focuses predominantly on participants’ negative reactions, to illustrate the changes needed to ensure that intervention materials were optimally relevant and meaningful to older adults. Key factors that undermined engagement included: resistance to the recommended nutritional intake among those with reduced appetite or eating difficulties, particularly frequent eating and high energy options; reluctance to gain weight; and a perception that advice did not align with participants’ specific personal preferences and eating difficulties. We addressed these issues by adjusting the communication of eating goals to be more closely aligned with older adults’ beliefs about good nutrition, and acceptable and feasible eating patterns. We also adjusted the suggested tips and strategies to fit better with older adults’ everyday activities, values and beliefs. Conclusions Using iterative qualitative methods facilitated the identification of key behavioural and contextual elements that supported engagement, and issues that undermined older adults’ engagement with intervention content. This informed crucial revisions to the intervention content that enabled us to maximise the meaningfulness, relevance and feasibility of the key messages and suggested strategies to address malnutrition risk, and therefore optimise engagement with the intervention and the behavioural advice it provided. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12875-021-01572-z.
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- Liz Payne
- School of Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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- Primary Care Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Dietetics Department, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Department for Nursing Science, Bournemouth University, Poole, UK
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- Academic Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Human Development and Health, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- AGE Research Group, Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.,NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, Newcastle University and Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Public and Patient Involvement, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Public and Patient Involvement, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Primary Care Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Wessex Academic Health Science Network, Southampton, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Clinical Nutrition, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Primary Care Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,Primary Care Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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Khor PY, Vearing RM, Charlton KE. The effectiveness of nutrition interventions in improving frailty and its associated constructs related to malnutrition and functional decline among community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review. J Hum Nutr Diet 2021; 35:566-582. [PMID: 34494314 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.12943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions on frailty and factors related to frailty, including malnutrition, sarcopenia and functional ability, among community dwelling older adults. A secondary aim was to synthesise current clinical guidelines for the identification and management of frailty, and then identify whether they aligned with the findings of the literature review. METHODS A systematic literature review was undertaken using four electronic databases to identify randomised controlled clinical trials that assessed the effect of nutrition interventions on frailty and outcomes related to frailty in community-dwelling older adults (PROSPERO #CRD42017069094). The quality of the included studies was appraised. A rapid review was conducted using the Google Scholar database to identify existing clinical recommendations relating to the second aim. RESULTS The search strategy identified 13 studies. Multifactorial interventions with nutritional education and protein-energy supplementation improved frailty stratus and physical performance in 75% and 58% of studies, respectively. Weight and nutritional status improved in 80% of studies that used oral nutritional support. The recommended process for clinical management of frailty involves screening, followed by full assessment using validated instruments and the development of a comprehensive management plan with a multidisciplinary team. CONCLUSIONS Multifactorial interventions were found to be more effective than nutrition intervention alone for improving frailty and physical performance. Protein-energy supplementation tended to be effective only in malnourished older adults. The results were inconclusive for the use of micronutrient supplementation for frailty and outcomes related to frailty. Existing clinical guidelines are aligned with the evidence recommending comprehensive interventions to improve frailty.
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- Phay Yean Khor
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.,Illawarra Health & Medical Research Institute, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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Cox NJ, Morrison L, Robinson SM, Roberts HC, Ibrahim K. Older individual's perceptions of appetite, its loss, influencing factors and adaptions to poor appetite. A qualitative study. Appetite 2021; 167:105609. [PMID: 34311002 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2021.105609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Appetite loss in later life is common and associated with malnutrition; however, there is limited knowledge on older individuals' perspectives of appetite. This study aimed to explore what 'appetite' means to older adults, how they experience its change and perceived influences on this experience. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with thirteen participants, aged ≥65 years, in their own home, following a recent arm fracture. Transcripts were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis with inductive coding resulting in three themes. 1. 'Appetite as an emotional experience' encompassed positive or negative thoughts and feelings driving or undermining desire to eat. Mood, the appeal of food, cooking and effects of interaction and experiences with other people were factors in this narrative. 2. 'Appetite reflects a physical need' comprised physical bodily sensations or requirements as a driver for appetite with poor appetite resulting from early or over fullness. Declines with age, illness and less activity, were factors in this narrative. 3. 'Adaption to poor appetite aligns with perception of appetite and wider physical health' accounts for how experiential strategies, or practical strategies were used to mitigate poor appetite depending on the narrative of appetite loss, alongside perceptions of physical health and unplanned weight loss. Most individuals used one narrative in their discussions and reflections but for some, perceptions of appetite and its change were more complex. Understanding relationships between these perceptions of appetite and influential factors could facilitate development of multi-component, person-centred, strategies that are optimally meaningful and relevant to address appetite loss in later life.
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- Natalie J Cox
- Academic Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK; National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- AGE Research Group, Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Academic Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK; National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK; NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Academic Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK; NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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Reynolds CME, Dominguez Castro P, Geraghty AA, Browne S, Bardon LA, Corish CA. 'It takes a village': a qualitative study on malnutrition and oral nutritional supplements with older adults in Ireland. Eur J Public Health 2021; 31:1284-1290. [PMID: 34219166 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckab099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Malnutrition affects approximately 20% of older adult populations in Europe, yet their views on the condition are rarely explored. This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of older adults living with malnutrition and prescribed oral nutritional supplements in the community setting. METHODS Semi-structured individual interviews were used to collect data from 13 community-dwelling individuals aged ≥60 years with a current or previous prescription for oral nutritional supplements. Self-perceived health status was measured using the EuroQol EQ-5D-5L, a short questionnaire and visual analogue scale. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Interview data were organized using NVivo 12 and analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. RESULTS Median age was 80.0 (interquartile range 19.5) years, seven were male and six were female. Median health score was 60.0 (interquartile range 35.0) out of 100. Almost one-third reported severe or extreme problems with usual activities, and pain or discomfort. One main theme was identified from the interviews: 'It takes a village', with four subthemes (i) 'I get by with a little help from my friends', (ii) 'The obvious diagnosis', (iii) 'The missing T in MDT' and (iv) 'Confusion'. Participants with malnutrition reported relying on friends, family and carers with poor multidisciplinary team communication and lack of dietetic support. CONCLUSIONS Participants in this study experienced poor management of malnutrition with missing links between the hospital and community healthcare settings, and lack of dietetic services. Patient views should be used to inform public health guidelines and guide future interventions in the community to improve the health status of older adults with malnutrition.
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- Ciara M E Reynolds
- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.,UCD Institute of Food and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.,UCD Institute of Food and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.,UCD Institute of Food and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.,UCD Institute of Food and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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- UCD Institute of Food and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.,School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.,UCD Institute of Food and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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Baic S. Managing malnutrition in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurs Stand 2021; 36:61-66. [PMID: 33615758 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2021.e11667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The prevalence of risk factors for malnutrition has increased during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. These risk factors include various symptoms and effects of COVID-19, such as breathlessness, coughing, inflammation, sarcopenia, anorexia and loss of taste or smell, as well as the side effects of treatment. In addition, public health infection prevention and control measures can inadvertently reduce access to food and increase social isolation, thus adversely affecting people's nutritional status. This article outlines practical interventions for preventing and managing malnutrition in the community, particularly where it is exacerbated by the social restrictions in place to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Sue Baic
- Nutrition Basics, Bristol, England
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