RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06706661

Implementation of Nutritional Efforts on Discharged Older Patients

Implementation of Nutritional Treatment to Older Patients Discharged With the Liaison Team

Sponsor

Herlev and Gentofte Hospital

Enrollment

2,000 participants

Start Date

Jan 6, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Malnutrition

Summary

The aim of the study is to implement a nutritional treatment when discharging older patients at risk of malnutrition. Data collected in the study will include an assessment of whether a combination of nutritional treatment and a liaison team reduces the risk of readmissions and mortality, improves nutritional status, physical function and quality of life

Eligibility

Min Age: 50 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

Prescription of the Liaison team At nutritional risk according to NRS2002 Age 50+ Can read, hear and understand Danish or English Cognitive able to participate in the study, based on whether they are informed in time, place and own data

Exclusion Criteria1

Receives enteral or parenteral nutrition Following a special diet including texture modified food and drinks Short life expectancy Not deemed eligible by the project staff

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Interventions

OTHERNutritional treatment

At the day of discharge the intervention group (IG) receives a package containing foods and drinks covering dietary requirements for the next 24 h. Further, a goodie-bag containing samples of protein-rich milk-based drinks is provided. At day 4 after discharge, the IG receives dietetic counselling including a recommendation of daily exercise, and an individual nutrition plan. Information regarding recommendations of nutritional therapy after discharge is systematically and electronically communicated to the municipality. The dietician performes telephone follow-ups on day 30 and a home visit at 12 weeks