Malnutrition as a Fall Risk Factor

. 2017 Feb;34(2):27-30.

Malnutrition as a Fall Risk Factor

Mary Julius¹, Denise Kresevic¹, Maria Turcoliveri¹, Lynn Cialdella-Kam¹, Christopher J Burant¹

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¹ is a research registered dietitian nutritionist and clinical coordinator of diabetes education; is a nurse researcher and advanced practice nurse; is an administrative systems dietitian; and is the director of the statistical resource center for the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, all at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC in Ohio. Dr. Burant is an assistant professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, and is an assistant professor in the department of nutrition, both at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Malnutrition as a Fall Risk Factor

Mary Julius et al. Fed Pract. 2017 Feb.

. 2017 Feb;34(2):27-30.

Authors

Mary Julius¹, Denise Kresevic¹, Maria Turcoliveri¹, Lynn Cialdella-Kam¹, Christopher J Burant¹

Affiliation

¹ is a research registered dietitian nutritionist and clinical coordinator of diabetes education; is a nurse researcher and advanced practice nurse; is an administrative systems dietitian; and is the director of the statistical resource center for the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, all at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC in Ohio. Dr. Burant is an assistant professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, and is an assistant professor in the department of nutrition, both at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

PMID: 30766254
PMCID: PMC6372028

Abstract

Examining various aspects of malnutrition in elderly patients may be helpful in determining the risk of falls.

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Author disclosures The authors report no actual or potential conflicts of interest with regard to this article.

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[1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Older adult falls: important facts about falls. [Accessed December 2, 2016]. http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.html. Updated September 20, 2016.

[2] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Older adult falls: important facts about falls. [Accessed December 2, 2016]. http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.html. Updated September 20, 2016.

[3] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Older adult falls: cost of falls among older adults. [Accessed December 2, 2016]. http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/fallcost.html. Updated August 19, 2016.

[4] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Older adult falls: cost of falls among older adults. [Accessed December 2, 2016]. http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/fallcost.html. Updated August 19, 2016.

[5] National Quality Forum. Serious reportable events in healthcare—2011 update: a consensus report. [Accessed December 2, 2016]. https://www.qualityforum.org/Publications/2011/12/SRE_2011_Final_Report..... Published 2011.

[6] National Quality Forum. Serious reportable events in healthcare—2011 update: a consensus report. [Accessed December 2, 2016]. https://www.qualityforum.org/Publications/2011/12/SRE_2011_Final_Report..... Published 2011.

[7] DuPree E. Taking a stand against falls. [Accessed December 2, 2016]. https://www.jointcommission.org/jc_physician_blog/taking_a_stand_against.... Published May1, 2014.

[8] DuPree E. Taking a stand against falls. [Accessed December 2, 2016]. https://www.jointcommission.org/jc_physician_blog/taking_a_stand_against.... Published May1, 2014.

[9] Oliver D, Daly F, Martin FC, McMurdo ME. Risk factors and risk assessment tools for falls in hospital in-patients: a systematic review. Age Ageing. 2004;33(2):122–130. - PubMed

[10] Oliver D, Daly F, Martin FC, McMurdo ME. Risk factors and risk assessment tools for falls in hospital in-patients: a systematic review. Age Ageing. 2004;33(2):122–130. - PubMed

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