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Implementation of Nutritional Efforts on Discharged Older Patients
Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital
Summary
The aim of the study is to implement a nutritional treatment when discharging older patients at risk of malnutrition. Data collected in the study will include an assessment of whether a combination of nutritional treatment and a liaison team reduces the risk of readmissions and mortality, improves nutritional status, physical function and quality of life
Official title: Implementation of Nutritional Treatment to Older Patients Discharged With the Liaison Team
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
2000
Start Date
2025-01-06
Completion Date
2030-12-31
Last Updated
2025-12-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Nutritional treatment
At the day of discharge the intervention group (IG) receives a package containing foods and drinks covering dietary requirements for the next 24 h. Further, a goodie-bag containing samples of protein-rich milk-based drinks is provided. At day 4 after discharge, the IG receives dietetic counselling including a recommendation of daily exercise, and an individual nutrition plan. Information regarding recommendations of nutritional therapy after discharge is systematically and electronically communicated to the municipality. The dietician performes telephone follow-ups on day 30 and a home visit at 12 weeks
Locations (1)
Herlev and Gentofte Hospital
Herlev, Denmark