Nutrition Support Methods in Elderly Patients
Journal of Clinical Nutrition
;
: 7-10, 2014.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-16231
ABSTRACT
Nutrition support methods in the elderly is not easy, but similar as young adult. Elderly patients are at increased risk of partial or complete loss of independence due to acute and/or chronic disease and often of concomitant protein caloric malnutrition. The type of artificial nutrition to use will depend on the current illness and the previous health record. Because enteral feeding is less expensive and aggressive, enteral feeding should be used whenever possible, leaving parenteral nutrition for specific situations where enteral feeding should not be used.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Chronic Disease
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Enteral Nutrition
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Parenteral Nutrition
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Malnutrition
Limits:
Aged
/
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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