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Does a liquid supplement improve energy and protein consumption in nursing home residents?
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11780008     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
One popular strategy to improve the acceptance and efficacy of oral liquid supplements in long-term care is dispensing them during the medication pass, although few studies support its effectiveness. This study evaluated the impact of a supplement medication pass program on energy and nutrient consumption and weight in nursing home residents. Findings indicate that residents maintained their prestudy weight and had a 29% decrease in supplement energy intake, a 19% increase in food energy intake, and a 17% decrease in net energy intake (supplement plus food). Supplement and food protein intake remained stable. Over longer periods, this reduced energy consumption could lead to weight loss, so routine monitoring and periodic evaluations of resident intake (both food and supplement) are recommended to ensure residents are receiving and consuming adequate amounts of daily energy and nutrients.
Authors:
R E Remsburg; T Sobel; A Cohen; C Koch; C Radu
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)     Volume:  22     ISSN:  0197-4572     ISO Abbreviation:  Geriatr Nurs     Publication Date:    2001 Nov-Dec
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-01-07     Completed Date:  2003-12-04     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8309633     Medline TA:  Geriatr Nurs     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  331-5     Citation Subset:  N    
Affiliation:
School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Body Weight
Dietary Supplements*
Energy Intake
Humans
Long-Term Care
Nursing Homes
Nutritional Status*
Patient Satisfaction

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