Research validating a tool to identify the risk of malnutrition, in older people, is among the top 10% most downloaded papers in 2018-19, published in Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics!
The research was led by Prof Jane Murphy, working in collaboration with the Wessex Academic Health Science Network and The Patients Association.
Malnutrition is already a huge issue in the UK and current national policy for the Covid-19 crisis means that social isolation and loneliness in older people will significantly impact on food intake and in turn increase the risk of malnutrition. However in the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of the validated Patients Association Nutrition Checklist has increased given its simplicity, ease of use and can be carried out remotely so that people can access appropriate help and support where needed.
For more details see:
https://wessexahsn.org.uk/projects/325/nutrition-in-older-people
https://www.malnutritiontaskforce.org.uk/resources-and-tools/self-screening-pack
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