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Date Published: 10/06/2024
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v539i2.9839
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Vol. 539 No. 2 (2024)
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Phạm, T. H., Đoàn, T. P., & Bùi, T. L. (2024). SURVEY OF MALNUTRITION FREQUENCY OF GERIATRIC PATIENTS AT THE TROPICAL DISEASE DEPARTMENT OF E HOSPITAL IN 2023. Vietnam Medical Journal, 539(2). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v539i2.9839

SURVEY OF MALNUTRITION FREQUENCY OF GERIATRIC PATIENTS AT THE TROPICAL DISEASE DEPARTMENT OF E HOSPITAL IN 2023

Thị Hạnh Phạm, Thị Phượng Đoàn, Thị Loan Bùi

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Objectives: To describe the prevalence of malnutrition of geriatric patients at the tropical disease department of E hospital in 2023. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 120 the older adults at the tropical disease department of E hospital from March to April in 2023. Information was collected using a interview questionnaire and investigating the medical record. Results: According to the MNA SF scale, the mean total scores of malnutrition of geriatric patients was 10.2 (5-14). The proportion of geriatric patients at risk of malnutrition and malnutrition was 49.2% and 15.8%, respectively. Conclusions: Nutritional screening for geriatric patients should be conducted early and regularly to have timely nutritional interventions to improve nutrition and health for the elderly.

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malnutrition, geriatric patients, MNA SF

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