1. An overview of appetite decline in older people.
- Author
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Pilgrim AL, Robinson SM, Sayer AA, and Roberts HC
- Subjects
- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Appetite drug effects, Education, Nursing, Continuing, Humans, Middle Aged, Practice Guidelines as Topic, United Kingdom, Aging physiology, Appetite physiology, Geriatric Nursing standards, Malnutrition diagnosis, Malnutrition nursing, Nutrition Assessment
- 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.
- Published
- 2015
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