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ArticlePublic health nutrition2022

Development of a protein energy malnutrition screening tool for older Thais in public residential homes.

Thitima Phodhichai, Warapone Satheannoppakao, Mathuros Tipayamongkholgul, Carol Hutchinson, Siriphan Sasat

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Thitima PhodhichaiDoctoral Student in Doctor of Public Health (International Program), Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Warapone SatheannoppakaoDepartment of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, 420/1 Ratchawithi RD., Ratchathewi District, Bangkok10400, Thailand.
Mathuros TipayamongkholgulDepartment of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Carol HutchinsonDepartment of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, 420/1 Ratchawithi RD., Ratchathewi District, Bangkok10400, Thailand.
Siriphan SasatDepartment of Adult and Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand.

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objectiveThis study aimed to develop and validate protein energy malnutrition (PEM) screening tool for older adults in public residential homes, and to test its practicality.

designThis cross-sectional study consisted of two phases: tool development/validation and tool practicality evaluation. In Phase 1, the questionnaire was developed based on literature review and tested for content validity. Older residents were interviewed using this questionnaire to identify potential PEM risk factors. A 24-h recall was used to collect dietary data, and body composition and serum albumin were measured. In Phase 2, practicality of new PEM screening tool was evaluated by intended users. Data were analysed by χ2 test, Fisher's exact test, t-test, Mann-Whitney U test and multiple logistic regression. Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) was used to estimate the best fit model.

settingFour public residential homes in central region, Thailand.

participants249 older residents residing in public residential homes and eight intended users.

results26·9 % had PEM (serum albumin <3·5 g/dl). According to multiple logistic regression and AIC values, PEM predictors were having pressure ulcer, experiencing significant weight loss and taking ≥ 9 types of medicine daily. These predictors were included in PEM screening tool. Regarding the tool performance test, area under the ROC curve was 0·8 (P < 0·001) with sensitivity and specificity of 83·9 and 45·5 %, respectively. For its practicality, eight intended users reported that it was useful and easy to use.

conclusionsNew screening tool may be capable of identifying PEM in older residents, and further testing is required before being recommended for use.

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MalnutritionProtein-Energy MalnutritionAgedCross-Sectional StudiesHumansMass ScreeningSerum AlbuminThailandSerum AlbuminOlder ThaisProtein energy malnutritionResidential homeScreening tool

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PMCPMC9991796

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