A Cross Sectional Study on Nutritional Status and Risk Factors Associated With Malnutrition among Elderly Population in Hyderabad

Introduction: The elderly population is growing much faster. Ageing is a global phenomenon and it is expected that by 2050 every country in the world will have substantial increase in population aged 60 years and above. Malnutrition is common among older people over 60 years of age. They are likely to experience morbidity, premature mortality, poor quality of life and reduced functional ability than normally nourished persons. Malnutrition increases health care costs, reduces productivity, and slows economic growth, which can perpetuate a cycle of poverty and ill-health. Hence combating malnutrition in all its forms is one of the greatest global health challenges. Objectives: 1) To assess the nutritional status among elderly population in Hyderabad. 2) To assess the risk factors which are associated with malnutrition among elderly population. Method: A Cross sectional study was conducted in July - September 2021 among elderly persons aged 60 years and above residing in urban slums of Hyderabad. Considering the estimated prevalence of malnutrition among elderly population to be 14.5%, the sample size was calculated as 198 and was rounded off to 200. Data was entered into Microsoft Excel and analysed using Epi Info version 7.2.2.6. A predesigned, pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data. Malnutrition was assessed using Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA). Results: Among 200 participants, 52.5% were females. The mean age of the study population was 68.3 years. Among them 18% of the study participants were malnourished, 27% were at risk of malnutrition and 55% had normal nutritional status. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of elderly people at high risk for malnutrition may improve their nutritional status and prognosis

Riesgo de desnutrición y factores asociados en una muestra de adultos mayores en la comunidad e institucionalizados de Yucatán, México / Malnutrition risk and associated factors in a sample of older adults in the community and institutionalized in Yucatan, Mexico

Evaluar la prevalencia de riesgo de desnutrición (RD) en adultos mayores de dos municipios de Yucatán, México, e identificar algunos factores asociados. Estudio transversal con muestreo intencional no probabilístico en 6 centros de atención geriátrica, una clínica universitaria y visitas domiciliares. Noventa y seis adultos mayores de 60 años (76% mujeres), 42 residentes de estancias geriátricas y 54 no institucionalizados. Se evaluó el RD con la escala de Valoración Mínima del Estado de Nutrición (VMEN), junto con variables demográficas, de funcionalidad, comorbilidades, depresión y apetito. La composición corporal se evaluó con ecuaciones basadas en antropometría e impedancia bioeléctrica. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos, t de Student, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, chi cuadrado, análisis univariado y análisis de regresión múltiple. El 47,9 % (46 sujetos; 37 mujeres y 9 varones) presentaron RD de acuerdo con la VMEN y 52,1% de los participantes fueron clasificados con estado nutricio normal de acuerdo con dicha escala. Los valores promedio de la masa corporal libre de grasa y la masa muscular esquelética en extremidades de sujetos con RD, fueron más bajos que en aquellos con estado de nutrición normal (p< 0,05). El análisis de regresión logístico múltiple ajustado por género indicó que la edad (OR=1,08, p=0,005) y la depresión (OR=3,79, p=0,017) fueron factores predictores asociados con RD. El 47,9 % de los participantes presentaron RD. Se requieren acciones para diagnosticar y atender el RD y evitar que progrese a desnutrición. La edad y la depresión se debieran incluir como posibles marcadores tempranos de desnutrición en futuros estudios poblacionales e intervenciones nutricionales en adultos mayores en comunidad e institucionalizados en Yucatán(AU)

To assess the prevalence of Malnutrition Risk (MR) in older adults from two municipalities of Yucatan, Mexico, and to identify some associated factors. Cross-sectional study, using non-probabilistic sample in six geriatric care centers, a university clinic, and home visits. Ninety-six adults over 60 years (76% women), 42 residents of geriatric care homes, and 54 non-institutionalized. The MR was assessed by the Mini Nutritional Assessment scale (MNA), along with demographic, functionality, comorbidities, depression, and appetite variables. Body composition was also assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Descriptive analyzes, Student's t, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, chi-square, univariate, and multiple regression analysis were performed. Of the total sample, 47.9% (46 subjects; 37 women and 9 men) presented RD according to the VMEN and 52.1% of the participants were classified with normal nutritional status according to the scale. Mean values of fat-free mass and appendicular skeletal muscle mass were lower in subjects with MR than in those with normal nutritional status (p <0.05). The multiple logistic regression analysis adjusted by gender indicated that age (OR = 1.08, p = 0.005) and depression (OR = 3.79, p = 0.017) were predictor associated factors with MR. Almost forty eight percent of the participants present MR. Actions are required to diagnose and treat MR, avoiding progressing to malnutrition. Age and depression should be included as possible early markers of malnutrition in future population studies and nutritional interventions, in the community and institutionalized older adults in Yucatan(AU)

A cross-sectional study on malnutrition in elderly using mini nutrition assessment scores in an urban slum

Background: The global demographic shift presents new challenges regarding health of elderly. Nutrition in elderly affects their immunity and functional ability. Most cases of malnutrition in elderly go under-reported. Hence, this study was conducted to study malnutrition in elderly using MNA score with the aim to find out the prevalence of malnutrition in elderly and study its associated factors in an urban slum in the field practice area of parent medical college.Methods: Study was conducted in 120 elderly (>60 years) study participants. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire consisting of information on lifestyle, somatic, functional, social factors and Mini Nutrition Assessment (MNA)questionnaire was administered to assess the nutritional status of the elderly. Descriptive statistical measures like percentage, mean, standard deviations and inferential statistical measure like chi square were calculated.Results: Among 120 elderly study participants, 83 (69.17%) were females, 37 (30.83%) were male and their mean age was 67.21 (±6.27) years. 40 (33.33%) had malnutrition, 65 (54.17%) were at risk of malnutrition and 15 (12.5%) had satisfactory nutrition. Medication use, socio-economic status and marital status showed significant association with malnutrition in elderly.Conclusions: The high prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition in elderly necessitates appropriate preventive and corrective measures like detailed evaluation, regular follow-up and dietary interventions to be undertaken to deal with malnutrition in elderly.

Nutritional Care for the Elderly / 대한소화기학회지

Malnutrition among older people is a common health problem. It is well known that malnutrition is associated with a poor clinical outcome. Especially older individuals in catabolic crisis require comprehensive nutritional management to improve clinical outcome not only recovery of disease itself but also maintain physical and cognitive function. Intensive nutritional therapy in acute care is important since nutritional status is closely related to long-term clinical outcome and quality of life in the older people.

Nutrition assessment of elderly residing in urban areas and urban slum: A hospital based comparative study

Background: In Maharashtra the elderly population is 9.9 % of the total state population (Census 2011). There is a need to highlight the nutritional problems being faced by the elderly in India. Early detection of malnutrition and timely interventions can help to reduce morbidity in the long run. Aims &Objectives: To find the prevalence of malnutrition in elderly and compare nutritional status of elderly residing in an urban area and urban slum. Material & Methods: This was a cross sectional hospital-based study. Data was collected from the civil OPD and ex-service men OPD of the hospital each having a catchment population from urban slum and urban area respectively. A total of 331 patients > 60 years of age were included. Nutritional status was assessed using the MNA, MUST and GNRI. Serum albumin levels were measured using colorimetric method. Results: The overall prevalence of malnutrition and at risk as per MNA score was 168 (50.7%). Out of 331 subjects, 209 belonged to urban slums and remaining 122 were from urban area. The gender and age distribution were comparable in both groups. The mean BMI of subjects from slum area was significantly lower as compared to urban group (22.3+ 5.3 vs 26.3+ 4.5) p<0.001. Proportion of elderly who had MNA score below 24 was significantly higher in the slum area (p<0.05). Proportion of elderly with mid arm circumference and calf circumference below the cut off of 22 cm and 31 cm respectively was significantly higher in slum area (p<0.05). Serum albumin levels were comparable in both groups. Mean BMI of elderly in urban area was >25Kg/m2. Conclusion: The overall prevalence of malnutrition was high. The nutritional status of elderly in urban slum was significantly worse than that of elderly in urban area.

The application value of mini-nutritional assessment short-form in screening and evaluating nutritional status in the elderly hospitalized patients with malignant tumor: a multicenter study / 中华老年医学杂志

Objective To investigate the application value of mini-nutritional assessment short-form(MNA-SF) in screening and evaluating nutritional status in elderly hospitalized patients with malignant tumor.Methods 1472 elderly hospitalized patients(≥65 years old)with malignant tumor were enrolled and prospectively studied for evaluating the nutritional status by nutritional risk screening 2002 (NRS 2002)assessment.Indicators of clinical outcomes were summarized.The consistencies of MNA-SF with body mass index(BMI),grip and results of NRS 2002 assessment,and the relationship between the different nutritional status and clinical outcomes were analyzed.Results The patients meeting the inclusion/exclusion criteria were aged(72.1±5.9)years,with BMI of(22.3 ±3.7)kg/m2 and grip of(21.7± 19.0)kg.Among 16.7％ of the malnourished patients with malignant tumors,pancreatic cancer (30.9 ％),bile duct cancer (24.1％) and esophageal cancer (21.2 ％) occupied the top three incidence of malnutrition,with the lowest (5.4％)incidence in breast cancer.Among 59.2％ of patients being malnourished (16.7％)or at risk(42.5％)of malnutrition,the highest incidence was in bile duct cancer(82.8％),and lowest one was in breast cancer(28.6 ％).MNA-SF-discriminated malnutrition(0～ 7 points)showed a great agreement with malnutrition evaluation by BMI(＜18.5),but had a poor agreement with grip in screening malnutrition.MNA-SF-discriminated nutrition problem(malnourishment plus at risk of malnutrition)showed a great agreement with NRS 2002-discovered nutrition problem (score≥3).Under-nourished patients had a higher infection complication(9.29％ vs.5.14％,P =0.006)and longer hospital stays(15.4 d vs.12.8 d,P＜0.01)as compared with patients with normal nutrition status.Conclusions The prevalence and risk factors for malnutrition are higher in elderly patients with malignant tumor.Poor nutritional status is correlated with poor clinical outcomes.MNA-SF can be used as a tool for evaluating the nutritional status of elderly patients with malignant tumor.

Relación entre estado nutricional y síntomas depresivos en personas de 50 años o más, Sabaneta (Antioquia-Colombia) 2015 / Relation between nutritional status and depression symptoms in people 50 years and older, Sabaneta (Antioquia-Colombia) 2015

RESUMEN Antecedentes: determinar el estado nutricional y los síntomas depresivos en personas adultas, son factores importantes a tener en cuenta para el diseño de estrategias que contribuyan a mejorar las condiciones de vida. Objetivo: describir la relación entre factores sociodemográficos, nutricionales y síntomas depresivos en adultos de 50 o más años. Materiales y métodos: estudio descriptivo transversal, en el cual se determinaron variables sociodemográficas, antropométricas, nutricionales y de salud mental en 168 adultos de 50 o más años, pertenecientes al Programa Adulto Mayor (PAM) de Sabaneta (Antioquia). Resultados: se encontraron diferencias significativas entre las variables Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC), sexo y estado civil, al igual que en el puntaje de la Minivaloración Nutricional (MNA) en relación con el estado civil (p<0,05); en cuanto al puntaje de depresión de Beck no se determinaron relaciones significativas con las variables sociodemográficas (p>0,05), pero sí con el MNA (p<0,001). Conclusiones: los hallazgos permiten establecer según el IMC y el MNA, que los participantes en general presentan una situación socioeconómica favorable y un estado nutricional adecuado; además la frecuencia de síntomas depresivos que se encontró fue mínima, lo cual contribuye al estado de salud y bienestar de los adultos pertenecientes al PAM.

ABSTRACT Background: To determine nutritional status and symptoms of depression in adults, factors which are importantto consider in the design of strategies that contribute to increasing quality of life. Objetive: To describe the relationbetween sociodomographic, nutritional, and depression factors in adults 50 years of age and older. Materials and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study, in which sociodemographic, anthropometric, nutritional and mental healthvariables were determined in 168 adults aged 50 years and over, who belong to the Older Adult Program (PAM) of thecity of Sabaneta, Antioquia. Results: We found significant differences between the variables body mass index (BMI),sex, and marital status, as well as in the nutritional minivaloration score (MNA) in relation to marital status (p <0.05).With the Beck depression score no significant relationships were found with sociodeomograhpic variables (P> 0.05),but significance was found with with MNA score (p <0.001). Conclusions: The findings make it possible to establishaccording to BMI and MNA, that participants generally have a favorable socioeconomic situation and an adequatenutritional status; In addition, the frequency was low of depression symptoms, contributing to the health status andwell-being of adults belonging to the PAM.

The nutritional survey analysis of hospitalized elderly patients with fractures / 天津医药

Objective To evaluate the impact of different ages, different gender, with or without exercise and different fracture sites on the nutritional status using mini nutritional assessment (MNA-SF) in hospitalized elderly fracture patients. Methods A total of 1 353 hospitalized elderly patients with fracture were included. The MNA-SF investigations were completed within 3 days after admission. The diet, body weight, physical activity, psychological trauma or stress, psychological problems, body mass index (BMI), calf circumference (CC), history of aerobic exercise and the fracture sites were recorded three days after admission. The nutritional status were evaluated including normal nutrition, risk of malnutrition and malnutritional status. The relationships of nutritional status were analyzed between different ages, different gender, with or without exercise, different fracture sites. Results There were significant differences in the incidence of normal nutrition, risk of malnutrition malnutrition and non-normal nutritional status between different ages, different gender, with or without exercise, femoral intertrochanteric fracture and upper limb fracture. There were also significant differences in the incidence of normal nutrition, risk of malnutrition and malnutrition between femoral neck fracture and upper limb fracture. Conclusion There is a higher incidence of non-normal nutritional status in patients older than 80 years, female, with no regular exercise and with femoral intertrochanteric fracture.

Evaluación del estado nutricional de adultos mayores que viven en un centro geriátrico en Caracas, basada en técnicas de despistaje de desnutrición Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) / Evaluation of the nutritional status of older adults living in a geriatric center in Caracas, based on malnutrition screening techniques Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)

La valoración del estado nutricional constituye un aspecto clave en la atención de la población adulta mayor, aunque no existe una herramienta de referencia que permita definir de forma inequívoca la situación nutricional de un paciente, la intervención nutricional a través del diagnóstico-planificación-acción-evaluación, mejora la calidad de vida y garantiza la salud. Con el propósito de realizar diagnostico nutricional de 66 adultos mayores, que se encuentran viviendo en un centro geriátrico de larga estancia de Caracas, se elaboró y aplicó un formato de historia nutricional que incluiría la encuesta MNA y otros parámetros de interés. Este instrumento detectó de forma rápida, sencilla, económica y poco invasiva 25,76% casos de malnutrición y 40,91% riesgo de malnutrición en los evaluados, así como las posibles condiciones que las generan como demencia senil tipo Alzheimer, hipertensión arterial que requiere polimedicación y discapacidad motora. La evaluación antropométrica permitió detectar que el 70,59% de la malnutrición es de tipo calórica protéica. La dificultad para vivir sólos, el envejecimiento y la poca ingesta de alimentos, especialmente de aceite de oliva y frutos secos, influyen en el deterioro de la salud de estos pacientes. Un IMC promedio inferior a 23 kg/m² y la circunferencia de pantorrilla inferior a 31cm, demuestran un socavado estado nutricional y un déficit protéico. La información obtenida, permitió realizar un informe nutricional individualizado que se incluyó en la historia médica de cada paciente, que podrían ser utilizada en un futuro para realizar cambios al menú, recomendaciones, suplementación e interconsultas médicas a quienes requirieran mayor intervención de acuerdo a cada caso.

The assessment of nutritional status is a key aspect in the care of older adults, although there is no reference tool that can unmistakenly define the nutritional status of a patient, nutritional intervention through diagnosis-planning-actionevaluation improves the quality of life and guarantees health. In order to perform nutritional diagnosis to 66 older adults, who are living in a long stay nursing home in Caracas, a format of nutritional history was developed and applied, which included the MNA survey and other factors of interest. This method detected in a quick, simple, inexpensive and minimally invasive manner 25.76% cases of malnutrition and 40.91% cases of malnutrition at risk within the assessed, as well as the possible conditions that generate them such as senile dementia (Alzheimer’s type), high blood pressure which requires multiple medication, and motor disabilities. The anthropometric assessment allowed us to detect that 70.59% of malnutrition is of a protein calorie kind. The difficulty of living alone, aging and a low intake of food, particularly olive oil and nuts, influence the deteriorating health of these patients. An average BMI below 23 kg/m² and the circumference of less than 31cm calf, show an undercut nutritional status and a protein deficit. The information obtained allowed an individualized nutritional report that was included in the medical history of each patient, one which could be used in the future to make changes to the menu, to give recommendations, supplementation and medical interconsultations to those who require greater intervention according to each case.

Comparison of the application of NRS2002 and MNA in nutritional assessment of patients with primary liver cancer / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To explore the nutritional condition of primary liver cancer inpatients by means of nutrition risk screening 2002 (NRS2002) and mini nutritional assessment,and compare their feasibility.Methods A total of 80 cases of liver cancer patients hospitalized in Tianjin Third Central Hospital from August 2012 to March 2013 were collected.We investigated the incidence of malnutrition with the scales of NRS2002 and MNA.Comparative analysis of the relationship between the two methods and the traditional single index,liver function was conducted in order to find the more appropriate one for nutritional evaluation.Results NRS2002 got a 33.7％ nutrition risk incidence and MNA showed a 45.0％ risk rate.NRS2002 showed better correlation with traditional individual indicators than MNA.Conclusions Compared with MNA,NRS2002 is more reliable for nutritional assessment in primary liver cancer inpatients.

Caracterización del estado nutricional de la población centenaria de Cuba / Characterization of the nutritional state of Cuban centenarian population

La esperanza de vida ha aumentado considerablemente en las últimas décadas y con ella la demanda de conocimiento sobre el proceso de envejecimiento. Cuba muestra indicadores demográficos similares al mundo desarrollado con una esperanza de vida al nacer en mujeres de 80.02 y en hombres de 76 y un grado de envejecimiento de su población al cierre del 2010 de 17.8%. De esta situación emerge otro aspecto: la supervivencia excepcional siendo más frecuente las personas que llegan a la centuria de vida. Los centenarios cubanos alcanzaban los 1488 a finales del 2007. Esta investigación forma parte del proyecto Centenarios en Cuba dirigida por el Ministerio de Salud Pública teniendo como objetivos caracterizar la población de ancianos centenarios desde el punto de vista somatofisiológico y nutricional y a partir de ellos determinar el comportamiento de indicadores antropométricos y nutricionales, pretendiendo identificar determinantes biológicos y socioculturales responsables de las diferencias del comportamiento en la longevidad de hombres y mujeres.

Life expectancy has increased considerably in recent decades and with it the need to understand the aging process. Cuba's demographic indicators are similar to those of the developed world with an 80.02 life expectancy at birth for women and 76 for men. At the close of 2010, seniors made up 17.8% of the population. This situation has led to the emergence of another phenomenon: more individuals reaching 100 years of age. There were 1,488 Cuban centenarians by the end of 2007. This investigation forms part of the Cuban Centenarians project sponsored by the Ministry of Public Health. One of the project's many objectives is to characterize centenarian populations from a somatophysiological and nutritional point of view and then to determine the behavior of the anthropometric and nutritional indicators, in an attempt to identify biological and socio-cultural determinants responsible for the differences in longevity between men and women.

Nutritional Assessment and Management in Long-term Care Insurance's Home Visit Care Service / 대한지역사회영양학회지

The purpose of the study was to examine nutritional management and nutritional care demands of home-visit care service and the nutritional status of serviced elderly. The survey was carried out from 5th to 21st of January, 2011 among 37 In-Home Service institutions. The number of elderly surveyed by 143 care helpers was 281. Analysis was performed for 203 subjects (male: 44, female: 159). The age distribution was from 50 to 99 years. The grading by long-term care insuranceshowed 18,2% on level 1 and 2, and 81.8% on level 3. For the disease treatment, the proportion of implementing diet treatment turned out to be very low. The proportion of subjects living with their children was 45.3%, and living alone was 29.1%. The proportion of home-visit care among types of In-Home Service was 70%. Subjects who needed additional necessary diet management service turned out to be 40.9%. Diet management was the most necessary services from all levels. MNA (specifiy MNA) scores were significantly (p < 0.001) associated with BMI, mid-arm circumference (MAC), calf circumference (CC), intake problems, and weight loss during the last 3 months. For studied elderly, 45.3% were malnourished, and 46.8% were at the risk of malnutrition by MNA score. Based on the result of this survey, the nutritional care was not systematic on the In-Home Service. Prevention and management of the disease was much better than the treatment to improve the quality of life. We conclude that nutrition management is necessary for the elderly. To improve nutritional status of elderly in home care services, systematic nutrition management should be implemented.

Nutritional Management by Dietitian at Elderly Nursing Homes in Gyeonggi-do

The purpose of the study was to examine the current status of nutritional management at elderly nursing homes. A survey was performed of 83 nursing homes from January 5, 2011 to January 21, 2011 via mail. A total of 34 nursing homes responded to the survey and 149 elderly subjects were analyzed according to the presence of a dietitian. Among the 34 nursing homes, 70.6% had a dietitian on duty. All of the facilities with a dietitian had the dietitian making the meal plan, whereas 70% of the facilities without dietitian served meals planned by a non-professional person. Overall, however, a low proportion of nursing homes implemented dietetic treatments for residents with diseases. For the nutritional assessment of these residents, a mini nutritional assessment (MNA) was performed. MNA scores were significantly associated with body mass index (BMI), mid-arm circumference (MAC), calf circumference (CC), ingestion problems, and weight loss during the last 3 months (P<0.001). Among the elderly studied, 5.4% were malnourished, and 36.9% were at risk for malnutrition by MNA score. The results of this survey show that the current management of nutrition at nursing homes is insufficient because the elderly who needed dietetic treatment did not receive proper care. Dietetic management is the most important service in all nursing homes. Therefore, to improve the nutritional status of elderly residents in nursing homes, systematic nutrition management by nutrition experts should be implemented.

Caracterización del estado nutricional de la población centenaria de Cuba / Characterization of the nutritional status of the Cuban centenarian population

La esperanza de vida ha aumentado considerablemente en las últimas décadas y con ella la demanda de conocimiento sobre el proceso de envejecimiento. Cuba muestra indicadores demográficos similares al mundo desarrollado con una esperanza de vida al nacer en mujeres de 80,02 y en hombres de 76 y un grado de envejecimiento de su población al cierre del 2010 de 17,8 porciento. De esta situación emerge otro aspecto: la supervivencia excepcional, pues cada vez va siendo más frecuente las personas que llegan a la centuria de vida. Los centenarios cubanos alcanzaban los 1 488 a finales del 2007. Esta investigación forma parte del proyecto Centenarios en Cuba dirigida por el Ministerio de Salud Pública, cuyo objetivos es caracterizar la población de ancianos centenarios desde el punto de vista somatofisiológico y nutricional, y a partir de ellos determinar el comportamiento de indicadores antropométricos y nutricionales, así como se pretende identificar determinantes biológicos y socioculturales responsables de las diferencias del comportamiento entre la longevidad de hombres y mujeres

The considerable increase in life expectancy witnessed by recent decades has resulted in a greater need for information about the aging process. Cuba's demographic indicators are similar to those of developed countries, with a life expectancy at birth of 80.02 for women and 76 for men, and an aging rate of 17.8 percent at the close of 2010. Another aspect emerging from this situation is exceptional survival, for an ever increasing number of persons now live to be one hundred years old or more. By the end of 2007 there were 1 488 centenarians in Cuba. This research is part of the project Centenarians in Cuba, led by the Ministry of Public Health. The project is aimed at characterizing the centenarian population from a somatophysiological and nutritional point of view, determining the behavior of anthropometric and nutritional indicators, and identifying biological and sociocultural determinants responsible for the differences between male and female longevity

A study of prevalence of obesity and an assessment of nutritional status in elderly South Indian Population.

Obesity and abnormal nourishment are the biggest concerns of developed and developing societies. We analysed the nutritional status using Mini Nutrition Assessment (MNA) and correlated the findings with BMI, Waist – to – Hip (W/H) ratio in elderly population of Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka. Total of 221 elderly subjects above the age of 50 years (105 were males and 116 were females) were recruited, who did not have any morbid diseases. Their Anthropometric parameters namely BMI and W/H were recorded and tabulated. They were grouped into Underweight, Normal, Over weight and Obese and the respective numbers were segregated and shown in table. MNA scores of each group were found out and the correlation was done. Results were analysed by using ANOVA and Tukey – Kramer test using SPSS version 16. The results suggested that there is a correlation between the BMI, W/H ratio with the MNA scores. Underweight elderly had low scores while overweight and obese subjects had higher scores. Women showed a higher tendency to become over weight and obese compared to men. This study reiterates that there is a correlation between anthropometric parameters and the nutritional status. A wider study with more number of subjects could yield more insight into the findings and be useful guide for suggesting any lifestyle modification.

Health-Related Factors Influencing the Quality of Life of Rural Elderly Subjects: Activities of Daily Living, Cognitive Functions, Prevalence of Chronic Diseases and Nutritional Assessment / 대한지역사회영양학회지

In order to supply the reference data to define the quality of life of the rural agricultural elderly population in the simplified steps, the data were collected by personal visits to 232 elder people over 65 (89 males and 143 females) in Sunchang area. The survey was conducted with written questionnaires concerning the quality of life, health-related habits, basic physical functions and cognitive behavior. The prevalence of the degenerative diseases were assessed by anthropometric and biochemical determinations. The averaged overall quality of life represented by EQ-5D index with Nam's model was calculated to be 0.865 +/- 0.1509, and the percentages of people below the average were 38% (low QOL group) and 62% (high QOL group) were found to be the above the average. Generally, the subjects with male gender, higher educational background, higher self-rated health status, higher social activities were belonged to the high QOL group. The high QOL group had higher scores of daily living activities KADL and IADL, and lower risks in cognitive functions K-MMSE and depression scale GDS. There was no statistically significant correlation between biochemical indexes of blood and cognitive function and EQ-5D scores when the results were adjusted for age and gender. There were significant differences in nutritional assessment determined by the MNA between the high and low QOL groups. The low QOL group showed inferior nutritional status. The rapidly measurable factors of the quality of life of rural elderly were turned out to be physical activity scores and the simplified nutritional status measurement.

Evaluación del riesgo nutricional mediante el MNA en una población anciana no institucionalizada / Nutritional risk in no-institutionalized older, determined for the mini nutritional assessment (MNA)

En este trabajo se evaluó el estado nutricional de las personas mayores de 65 años de la provincia de Ourense con el fin de detectar posibles riesgos de desnutrición. Participaron 728 ancianos (63,6 por ciento mujeres y 36,4 por ciento hombres) de edad media 80,7±7,4 años. Se midieron parámetros antropométricos (peso, distancia talón-rodilla y circunferencia del antebrazo y de la pantorrilla) y se utilizó el cuestionario Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA). Se observó que el 70 por ciento de la población no presentaba un estado nutricional adecuado (el 57,5 por ciento está en situación de riesgo de desnutrición y el 12,5 por ciento desnutridos); esta situación empeora entre las personas de 65 a 70 años y los mayores de 81 años y entre la población femenina. Los ítems que se observan con mayor frecuencia en la población estudiada son la pérdida involuntaria de peso, ingerir proteínas sólo en una de las comidas del día, consumir poco líquido, pérdida de apetito, tomar más de tres medicamentos al día y tener una movilidad limitada que no le permite salir de casa.

The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of the risk of undernutrition by evaluating the nutritional status in a representative sample of older people in Ourense. The total sample was 728 subjects (63,6 percent woman and 36,4 percent men) with a mean age of 80,7±7,4 years old. Anthropometric parameters (weight, distance heel-knee, calf circumference and mid-arm circumference) were determined and the MNA (Mini Nutritional Assessment) was applied and 70 percent of individuals with nutritional problems were identified (57.5 percent with nutritional risk and 12.5 percent malnourished). The subjects aged between 65 and 70 years old, 81 and over, and females presented higher nutritional problems. The items that were observed most frequently in the studied population and therefore responsible for this nutritional situation were the involuntary loss of weight, consumption of at least one serving of protein per day, low daily liquid intakes, loss of appetite, taking more than 3 prescription drugs per day and to have a limited mobility.

Estado nutricional de la población mayor de Cataluña de diferentes niveles asistenciales / Nutritional status of Catalonia’s elderly people with different health care needs

Los objetivos de este estudio fueron evaluar la prevalencia de desnutrición a través de la Mini Encuesta Nutricional del Anciano (MNA) en la población mayor de Lleida (Cataluña) de diferentes niveles asistenciales y valorar si dicha escala es un buen método de monitorización en nuestro medio. Para ello se diseñó un estudio transversal en el que se incluyeron personas de ambos sexos, igual o mayores de 65 años, procedentes del centro de salud, del hospital de agudos de la residencia asistida y de centros socio-sanitarios. Se utilizó la MNA en su versión corta (cribado) y versión íntegra (MNA total). Este cuestionario está diseñado para la valoración nutricional de los individuos mayores tanto a la admisión en hospitales e instituciones como para la monitorización durante su estancia. Se incluyeron 398 individuos (184 hombres), con una edad media de 77 años. Según las categorías de la MNA, la prevalencia de desnutrición del total de la muestra fue del 22,6 por ciento y de riesgo de desnutrición del 35,4 por ciento. La MNA ha sido validada en nuestro medio obteniendo una sensibilidad del 77 por ciento y una especificidad del 70 por ciento. Se podría afirmar como conclusión que existe una elevada prevalencia de riesgo de desnutrición y desnutrición establecida en Cataluña sobretodo en los centros socio-sanitarios y en el servicio de medicina interna del hospital de agudos. Los resultados son similares a otros estudios contrastados. La MNA es una herramienta útil para el monitoreo nutricional en los distintos niveles asistenciales tanto en el cribado como en su versión íntegra.

The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of malnutrition through the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) in the elder population of Lleida (Catalonia) from different levels of care and to determine if that scale is a good way of monitoring our population. A cross-sectional study was designed. It included men and women of 65 years or more users of primary health care centre, the acute hospital, nursing home and health and assisted social services. The MNA was used in your short form (MNA-SF) and MNA total (MNA). This questionnaire is designed to screen the nutritional status of elderly people, when they arrived to the hospital and during their stay. Three hundred and ninety-eight individuals (184 men) were included aging 77 on average. According to the categories of the MNA, the prevalence of malnutrition of the total sample was 22.6 percent and risk of malnutrition of 35.4 percent. The MNA has been validated in our population getting a sensitivity of 77 percent and specificity of 70 percent. In conclusion, it can be affirmed that there was a high prevalence of undernourishment, foremost in health and social care services and in the medicine service of acute hospital. The MNA is a useful tool for monitoring nutritional care at different levels in both the short form and in total form.

La Mini Encuesta Nutricional del Anciano en la práctica de un Servicio hospitalario de Geriatría: Introducción, validación y características operacionales / The Mini Nutritional Assessment of the elderly in the practice of a hospital geriatrics service: inception, validation and operational characteristics

Se presentan los resultados de la administración de la Mini Encuesta Nutricional del Anciano (MNA) a 197 pacientes (Mujeres: 62.5%; Edades entre 60 – 75 años: 55.4%; Mayores de 85 años: 9.7%; Blancos: 73.7%) que ingresaron consecutivamente en el Servicio de Geriatría del Hospital Clínico-Quirúrgico “Hermanos Ameijeiras” (La Habana, Cuba). El 69.6% de los pacientes tenía entre 2 – 7 problemas de salud concurrentes. Predominaron las neoplasias y los procesos linfoproliferativos (22.8%), las afecciones del corazón y los vasos sanguíneos (15.7%), y las infecciones (12.2%). El estado de los indicadores nutricionales antropométricos y bioquímicos fue como sigue: Indice de Masa Corporal < 21 kg.m2: 30.9%; Circunferencia del Brazo < 22 cm: 19.3%; Circunferencia de la Pantorrilla < 31 cm: 42.6%; Albúmina < 35 g.L-1: 20.3%. El 68.5% de los pacientes recibió puntajes < 24 después de administrada la MNA. Es de notar que el 19.3% de los encuestados estaba desnutrido al recibir puntajes < 17. Los puntajes < 24 se concentraron en: Afecciones neurológicas (80.0%), Neoplasias y procesos linfoproliferativos (77.8%), Corazón y vasos sanguíneos (74.2%), Enfermedades gastrointestinales (70.6%), Infecciones (69.7%), Diabetes mellitus (66.7%). Los pacientes con los puntajes nutricionales más bajos presentaron los valores más bajos de los indicadores antropométricos y bioquímicos. El puntaje nutricional fue independiente del sexo del enfermo, color de la piel o el número de problemas de salud concurrentes. La edad no influyó en el puntaje nutricional, pero se observaron puntajes más bajos entre los pacientes más ancianos. El puntaje asignado mediante la MNA coincidió en un 80.0% con el diagnóstico nutricional hecho independientemente mediante indicadores bioquímicos y antropométricos, utilizados por separado o combinados. El envejecimiento de la población cubana, unido a una geriatrización de las áreas hospitalarias, obligan a considerar el estado nutricional del paciente may...

The results of the administration of the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) of the Elderly to 197 patients (Women: 62.5%; Ages between 60 – 75 years: 55.4%; Older than 85 years: 9.7%; Whites: 73.7%) consecutively admitted to the Geriatrics Service of the “Hermanos Ameijeiras” Hospital (La Habana, Cuba) are presented. Sixty-nine percent of the patients had between 2 – 7 concurrent health problems. Neoplasms and lymphoproliferative processes (22.8%), heart and blood vessels diseases (15.7%), and infections (12.2%) were prevalent. The state of nutritional anthropometric and biochemical markers was as follows: Body Mass Index < 21 kg.m-2: 30.9%; Mid-arm Circumference < 22 cm: 19.3%; Leg Circumference < 31 cm: 42.6%; Serum Albumin < 35 g.L-1: 20.3%. Sixty-eight percent of the patients received scores < 24 after administering the MNA. It is to be noticed that 19.3% of the patients was malnourished after receiving scores < 17. MNA scores < 24 were concentrated in: Neurological disorders (80.0%), Neoplasms and lymphoproliferative processes (77.8%), heart and blood vessels diseases (74.2%), gastrointestinal disorders (70.6%), infections (69.7%), Diabetes mellitus (66.7%). Patients with the lowest scores also exhibited the lowest values of anthropometric and biochemical markers. MNA score was independent from the patient’s sex, skin colour, or number of concurrent health problems. Age had not any influence upon MNA score, although lower scores were observed among the oldest patients. MNA scoring was 80.0% coincident with nutritional diagnosis independently done with anthropometric and biochemical markers used either separately or combined. Aging of the Cuban population, along with increased proportions of elder patients in hospital areas should lead to consider the nutritional status of patients older than 60 years as an important predictor of the success of medical interventions and the quality of medical assistance.

Validation of nutritional screening tools against anthropometric and functional assessments among elderly people in Selangor

This cross sectional study was conducted to determine the validity of three screening tools, Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form (MNA-SF), Malnutrition Risk Screening Tool for Community (MRST-C) and Malnutrition Risk Screening Tool for Hospital (MRST-H) among elderly people at health clinics. The screening tools were validated against anthropometric and functional assessments. The anthropometric assessments that were carried out included body weight, height, arm span, body mass index (BMI), calf circumference (CC) and mid upper arm circumference (MUAC). A set of questionnaire on manual dexterity, muscular strength, instrumental activities daily living (IADL) and cognitive status was used to assess functional abilities. A total of 156 subjects were recruited from rural (38 subjects) and urban (118 subjects) health clinics at Sabak Bernam and Cheras respectively. Subjects’ age ranged from 60 to 83 years old, with 44.2% were men and 55.8% women. The prevalence of muscle wasting among the subjects assessed from MUAC and CC were both 7.0%. MNA-SF had the highest correlation with BMI (r = 0.497, p<0.001), followed by MUAC (r = 0.398, p<0.001), CC (r = 0.473, p<0.001), cognitive assessment (r = 0.229, p<0.001) and handgrip strength (r = 0.209, p<0.001). Whilst MRST-C had the highest correlation with IADL score (r = -0.320, p<0.001) and MRST-H had the highest correlation with the lock and key test (r = -0.325, p<0.01). Sensitivity was the highest for MNA-SF (93.2%), followed by MRST-H (52.5%) and MRST-C (25.8%). Specificity was the highest for MRST-H (97.3%), followed by MRST-C (90.8%) and MNA-SF (79.4%). Positive predictive value (PPV) for MRST-H, MNA-SF and MRST-C was 55.5%, 18.2% and 14.1%, respectively. In conclusion, among the screening tools being validated, MNA-SF is considered the most appropriate tool to be used in health clinics for identification of elderly individuals who are at high risk of malnutrition.