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Addressing Malnutrition in Elderly Patients Using Biochemical Markers: The Role of Nurses in Nutrition Screening and Intervention

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Last updated: 01 Jan 2025

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Biochemistry

Abstract

Background: A common problem among senior people, malnutrition greatly affects their quality of life, functional level, and health results. The complexity of malnutrition in this population calls for a multifarious strategy for nutrition screening and treatment.

Aim: This study aims to explore the critical role of nursing staff in identifying malnutrition and implementing effective nutritional interventions for elderly patients.

Methods: With an eye on definitions of malnutrition, biomarkers, related hazards, management techniques, and present guidelines and recommendations, a thorough literature study was undertaken. The study looks at the constraints and obstacles nursing staff members encounter in this regard as well as the nursing interventions required to solve malnutrition—including screening methods and tailored care plans.

Results: Results show that although many medical experts evaluate nutritional status using biochemical markers, these can be deceptive, particularly in very unwell patients. The study emphasizes the need of include physical evaluations and patient-centered strategies to more precisely spot malnutrition. Improving patient outcomes proved to depend critically on nursing interventions including regular nutritional screening, dietary modification instruction, and working with dietitians. Notwithstanding these suggestions, time restrictions, lack of expertise, and inadequate resources all impede successful application.

Conclusion: The results underscore the essential role of nurses in the early identification and management of malnutrition among elderly patients. Enhancing nursing education and training related to nutrition can significantly improve referral rates and intervention efficacy. Addressing the existing limitations will facilitate better care and optimize nutritional support for vulnerable populations

DOI

10.21608/ejchem.2024.335955.10790

Keywords

Malnutrition, elderly patients, Nursing interventions, nutrition screening, healthcare professionals, Patient-centered care

Authors

First Name

Mohammed

Last Name

Hantoul

MiddleName

Yahya

Affiliation

Ministry of Health, Forensic Medical Services Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Email

mhantoul@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Naha

Last Name

Alrasheedi

MiddleName

Faleh

Affiliation

Maternity and Children's Hospital in Hafer albatan, Saudi Arabia

Email

nahafa@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Yassin

Last Name

Majrashi

MiddleName

Ahmed Suwaid

Affiliation

Irada Mental Health Hospital in Jazan, Jazan Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia

Email

yaseenm@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Fatima

Last Name

Awaf

MiddleName

Ibrahim Ahmed

Affiliation

Jazan Health Cluster, Jazan, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

fawaf@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Amirah

Last Name

Alshahrani

MiddleName

Ali

Affiliation

Western Janadriyah Health Center, Riyadh Health Cluster 2, Saudi Arabia

Email

aalshahrani167@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Layla

Last Name

Alghanim

MiddleName

Hassan Ghanem

Affiliation

Al Adamah Health Care Center Dammam, Eastern Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

lalgahnem@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Khalid

Last Name

ALruwaily

MiddleName

Mohammed Abed

Affiliation

King Khalid Hospital -Al-Haytham Health Center,Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

kalrweli@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Haifa

Last Name

Alntaifat

MiddleName

Farraj Shafi

Affiliation

Al Yamamah Health Care Center First Settlement, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

halntefat@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Rahma

Last Name

Aldossary

MiddleName

Teni Sharea

Affiliation

Riyadh Health Cluster 1 - Wadi Ad-Dawasir general hospital, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

rtaldosari@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Yahya

Last Name

Almutairi

MiddleName

Fahd

Affiliation

Riyadh Third health cluster, Eradh complex for mental in Riyadh, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

akadoshka@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Batla

Last Name

Alnutefat

MiddleName

Faraj Shafi

Affiliation

Riyadh First Health Cluster, Saudi ArabiaRiyadh First Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

balntefat@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Nourah

Last Name

Alammari

MiddleName

Abdullah Mobasher

Affiliation

Qaisumah General Hospital, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

naalammari@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Lina

Last Name

Alanazi

MiddleName

Mohammed

Affiliation

Al-Rawdah Health Center. Senior Nursing Specialist, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

lialanazi@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Khulood

Last Name

Jafari

MiddleName

Yahya Mohsen

Affiliation

Sabya General Hospital Jazan Health Clustar, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

khuloodyahya1@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Haya

Last Name

Aldawsari

MiddleName

Mohammed

Affiliation

Branch of the ministry of health in Riyadh region, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

hamaldossry@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Wafa

Last Name

Alruwaili

MiddleName

Bashar Mashhur

Affiliation

Erada and Mental Health Hospital, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

wbalruwaili@moh.gov.sa

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Aliyah

Last Name

Al Awal

MiddleName

Abdo Asiriy Al Tajmoa Achi

Affiliation

Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Email

zuz23387@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

Volume

67

Article Issue

13

Related Issue

46555

Issue Date

2024-12-01

Receive Date

2024-11-12

Publish Date

2024-12-01

Page Start

1,631

Page End

1,643

Print ISSN

0449-2285

Online ISSN

2357-0245

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EJCHEM_Volume 67_Issue 13_Pages 1631-1643.pdf

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Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

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Addressing Malnutrition in Elderly Patients Using Biochemical Markers: The Role of Nurses in Nutrition Screening and Intervention

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Created At

30 Dec 2024