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Need-based nutritional intervention is effective in improving handgrip strength and Barthel Index scores of older people living in a nursing home: a randomized controlled trial.

Content Provider	World Health Organization (WHO)-Global Index Medicus
Author	Lee, Li-Chin Tsai, Alan C. Wang, Jiun-Yi
Description	Country affiliation: Taiwan Author Affiliation: Lee LC ( Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan.); Tsai AC ( Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan); Wang JY ( Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan)
Abstract	BACKGROUND: Nutritional status is associated with physical functioning in older people. Protein-energy malnutrition can limit functional performance. OBJECTIVES: This study examined the effectiveness of a 'need-based intervention' on improving the physical functioning of older adults living in nursing homes. DESIGN: A 24-week randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. SETTINGS: A privately managed geriatric nursing home in Taiwan. PARTICIPANTS: Ninety-two persons who were ≥65 years old, ≤25 kg/m(2), >1 month residence, non-bed-ridden, without acute infection, and able to self-feed or receive oral feeding. METHODS: Qualified participants were stratified by gender and then randomly assigned to either the control group (n=45) or the intervention group (n=47). Each participant in the intervention group would receive a 50 g/day soy-protein-based nutritional supplement when he/she was rated as undernourished, defined as Mini Nutritional Assessment score ≤24 and body mass index ≤24 kg/m(2). The supplement contained 9.5 g protein, 250 kcal energy, and all essential micronutrients. The supplementation would be suspended if either one of the two 'at risk' conditions was not met at the next measurement (every 4 weeks). Handgrip strength and Barthel Index were measured at baseline, mid-point (week 12), and end-point (week 24) of the trial. Results were analyzed with Student's t-test and by the Generalized Estimating Equations controlled for nutritional status. RESULTS: The intervention significantly improved (a) handgrip strength of the older adults at weeks 12 and 24, and (b) the overall Barthel Index at week 24 (all p<0.05) according to the Generalized Estimating Equations. CONCLUSIONS: 'Need-based intervention' can be an effective and useful strategy for improving the physical functioning of older adults living in nursing homes, without adverse effects. The results probably are the indirect results of the improved nutritional status. The study highlights the importance of routine screening and timely intervention in geriatric care. The applicability of this need-based strategy to community-living older adults is an important issue and should be evaluated. We can probably reap a greater benefit by eliminating the risk of malnutrition at the emerging stage.
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ISSN	00207489
Issue Number	5
Volume Number	52
e-ISSN	1873491X
Journal	International Journal of Nursing Studies
Language	English
Publisher	Elsevier
Publisher Date	2015-05-01
Publisher Place	Great Britain (UK)
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Discipline Nursing Dietetics Hand Strength Health Services Needs And Demand Malnutrition Nursing Nursing Homes Aged Female Humans Male Physiopathology Journal Article Randomized Controlled Trial Research Support, Non-u.s. Gov't
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Nursing

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