Assessment of state of (under-)nutrition and its relationship with muscle mass and function over 12 months in institutionalized elderly in South Australia.
Assessment of state of nutrition and its relationship with muscle mass and function over 12 months in institutionalized elderly in South Australia.
Stijn Soenen , DR
200 participants
May 13, 2015
Observational
Conditions
Summary
This is an observational study which aims to evaluate the nutritional status, muscle mass and function, quality of life, morbidity and mortality in the elderly living in nursing home setting. Measurements will be taken at baseline, 6 months and 12 months. Outcome measured in this study include: nutritional status, muscle mass and function, hospital admission (number and length of hospital stay), level of care quality of life, and mortality.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- = > 65 years old living in a nursing home setting
Exclusion Criteria1
- Unable to comprehend the study protocol
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Interventions
This is an observational study investigating the relationship between nutritional status, muscle mass and function, quality of life, morbidity and mortality in the elderly living in nursing home setting. Measurements will be taken at baseline, 6 months and 12 months.
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ACTRN12615000661572