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ArticleThe journal of nutrition, health & aging2016

Impact of Malnutrition on Physical, Cognitive Function and Mortality among Older Men Living in Veteran Homes by Minimum Data Set: A Prospective Cohort Study in Taiwan.

L-Y Chen, L-K Liu, A-C Hwang, M-H Lin, L-N Peng, L-K Chen, C-F Lan, P-L Chang

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Article in The journal of nutrition, health & aging, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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L-Y ChenLiang-Kung Chen, MD, PhD, Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Sec. 2nd, Shih-Pai Rd. Taipei, Taiwan 11217, Tel: +886-2-28757830, Fax: +886-2-28757711, E-mail: lkchen2@vghtpe.gov.tw.
L-K Liu
A-C Hwang
M-H Lin
L-N Peng
L-K Chen
C-F Lan
P-L Chang
Taipei Institute of Pathology · TWMinistry of Health and Welfare · TWTaipei Veterans General Hospital · TWNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung University · TW

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Abstract

objectivesTo evaluate the prevalence of malnutrition and its impact on mortality, functional decline and cognitive impairment among elder residents in long-term care settings. DESIGNS: A prospective cohort study. SETTINGS: Two veteran homes in Taiwan.

participantsA total of 1,248 male residents aged equal or more than 65 years. MEASUREMENTS: Charlson's comorbidity index (CCI), Minimum data set (MDS), resident assessment protocols (RAP), Activity of daily living-Hierarchy scale, Cognitive Performance Scale, MDS Social engagement scale.

resultsThe mean age of participants is 83.1 ± 5.1 years, and the prevalence of malnutrition was 6.1%. Inadequate dietary content (57.9%) and unintentional weight loss (31.6%) account for the majority of malnutrition identified by MDS tool. Higher 18-month mortality rate (25% vs. 14.2%), higher baseline CCI (median 1 vs. 0), and higher baseline sum of RAP triggers (median 8.5 vs. 5) were noted among residents with malnutrition. Furthermore, malnutrition was shown predictive for functional decline (OR: 3.096, 95% CI: 1.715-5.587) and potential cognitive improvement (OR: 2.469, 95% CI: 1.188-5.128) among survivors after adjustment for age, body mass index and CCI.

conclusionMalnutrition among elder men residing in veteran homes was associated with multimorbidities and higher care complexity, and was predictive for mortality and functional decline.

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Activities of Daily LivingCause of DeathCognitionHomes for the AgedVeteransAgedAged, 80 and overCognition DisordersDietGeriatric AssessmentHumansLong-Term CareMaleMalnutritionMorbidityMortality

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