Elder malnutrition: A meta analysis of studies using the nutrition screening initiative determine checklist

Authors

Carmen Teresa Brain Urrunaga, Florida International University

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Science (MS)

Major/Program

Dietetics and Nutrition

First Advisor's Name

Nancy S. Wellman

First Advisor's Committee Title

Committee Chair

Second Advisor's Name

Dian O. Weddle

Third Advisor's Name

Chockalingam Viswesvaran

Date of Defense

4-4-1997

Abstract

To demonstrate the extent of elder malnutrition risk in this country, a meta analysis of 30 studies that used the Nutrition Screening Initiative's "DETERMINE Your Nutritional Health Checklist" was conducted. The studies were divided into three categories: Elder Populations in Healthcare Related Systems (HS), Elder Meal Program Participants (MP), and General Community Residing Elder Population (GC). HS was sub-divided into Hospital Inpatient/Clinic Outpatient and Long Term Care/Home Care. The MP population were identified as Congregate or Home Delivered meal participants. Overall, results indicate that 63% of elders are at moderate (32%) or high (31 %) risk of malnutrition. Home Delivered Meal Participants and Hospital Inpatient/Clinic Outpatients are most likely to be at high risk of malnutrition (49.5% and 49.1%, respectively). Individuals least likely to be at high malnutrition risk are the General Community Residing Elder Population (17.5%) and Congregate Meal Participants (22.5%).

Identifier

FI14051821

Recommended Citation

Brain Urrunaga, Carmen Teresa, "Elder malnutrition: A meta analysis of studies using the nutrition screening initiative determine checklist" (1997). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1786.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1786