An overview of appetite decline in older people.
Nurs Older People
; 27(5): 29-35, 2015 Jun.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26018489
ABSTRACT
Poor appetite is a common problem in older people living at home and in care homes, as well as hospital inpatients. It can contribute to weight loss and nutritional deficiencies, and associated poor healthcare outcomes, including increased mortality. Understanding the causes of reduced appetite and knowing how to measure it will enable nurses and other clinical staff working in a range of community and hospital settings to identify patients with impaired appetite. A range of strategies can be used to promote better appetite and increase food intake.
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Assunto principal:
Apetite
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Envelhecimento
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Avaliação Nutricional
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Desnutrição
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Enfermagem Geriátrica
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Humans
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Middle aged
País como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article