Mangelernährung im Alter – Screening und Assessment

Mangelernährung bei älteren Menschen kann zahlreiche Ursachen haben, z. B. einen verminderten Appetit, schlechtsitzende Prothesen, Einsamkeit oder Schmerzen. Voraussetzungen für erfolgreiche präventive und therapeutische Strategien sind eine frühe Identifizierung von Risikopersonen und eine detaillierte Beurteilung der Ernährungssituation. Der Beitrag gibt hierzu einen Überblick.

Abstract

Malnutrition is widespread in older people and if not treated leads to numerous negative clinical consequences, such as functional decline and in-hospital complications as well as increased health care costs. Prerequisites for a successful prevention and therapy of malnutrition are the early identification of persons at risk or those affected and a detailed assessment of their nutritional situation. Based on the current literature, this article provides an overview of important aspects considered in the screening and assessment of malnutrition in older people, such as the use of malnutrition screening tools, the application of diagnostic criteria, the quantification of energy and protein deficiencies, the identification of potential causes of malnutrition and the determination of individual preferences and resources.

Schlüsselwörter

Mangelernährung - Alter - Screening - Ernährungs-Assessment

Key words

malnutrition - aged - screening - nutritional assessment

Publication History

Article published online:
09 September 2020

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