An overview of appetite decline in older people
An overview of appetite decline in older people
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 stff 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.
appetite, eating, malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies, strategies, weight loss
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Pilgrim, A.L.
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Robinson, S.M.
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Aihie Sayer, A.
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Roberts, Helen C.
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28 May 2015
Pilgrim, A.L.
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Robinson, S.M.
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Aihie Sayer, A.
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Roberts, Helen C.
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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 stff 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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Accepted/In Press date: 17 April 2015
Published date: 28 May 2015
Keywords:
appetite, eating, malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies, strategies, weight loss
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Local EPrints ID: 378631
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/378631
ISSN: 1472-0795
PURE UUID: 484e442a-0064-4b59-b65a-840608d0aaed
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S.M. Robinson
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A. Aihie Sayer
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