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The diagnosis of protein-energy undernutrition in residential care facilities for the elderly is based on four criteria: weight, which is regularly assessed on admission and after hospitalisation, the body mass… Click to show full abstract
The diagnosis of protein-energy undernutrition in residential care facilities for the elderly is based on four criteria: weight, which is regularly assessed on admission and after hospitalisation, the body mass index, albumin and the Mini nutritional assessment, the complex analysis of which requires multidisciplinary reflection. Several challenges await professionals to improve the assessment of these criteria. Training is an important area for change.
Keywords:
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Journal Title: Revue de l'infirmiere
Year Published: 2021
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Journal Title: Revue de l'infirmiere
Year Published: 2021
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