A tool to assess nutritional status in older persons was really needed. It took 5 years to
design the MNA®(Mini Nutrition Assessment) tool, complete the first validations studies both …

Background: Malnutrition is frequently underdiagnosed in geriatric patients and is
considered to be a contributing factor for worse outcomes during hospitalization. In addition …

Abstract Backgrounds & Aims Malnutrition is prevalent among hospitalized patients in
developed countries, contributing to negative health outcomes and increased healthcare …

Objectives This study investigates the transitions of community-dwelling patients with a
proximal femoral fracture towards recovery of independence using multistate modeling. The …

Sarcopenia and malnutrition are important determinants of increased fracture risk in
osteoporosis. SARC-F and MNA-SF are well-established questionnaires for identifying …

Background Recently, diagnostic criteria for malnutrition have been proposed by the
European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN). This study aimed to …

[spa] Hipótesis. La DRE fluctua entre 20-60% dependiendo de la severidad de la
enfermedad que motiva el ingreso, la complejidad asistencial, el tipo de herramienta …

Introduction: High mortality rates of approximately 20% within 1 year after treatment are
observed for patients with proximal femoral fractures. This preliminary study explores the …

Objectives: This study investigates the transitions of community-dwelling patients with a
proximal femoral fracture towards recovery of independence using multistate modeling. The …

Background: Food insecurity is a social issue linked to adverse health outcomes, affecting
over 12 million US children in 2017. Research demonstrates that food insecurity puts …