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"Never the twain shall meet"
 — dual systems exacerbate malnutrition in older adults recently discharged from hospital
Author(s)Julie L Locher, Nancy S Wellman
Journal titleJournal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics, vol 30, no 1, 2011
Pagespp 24-28
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsDischarge [hospitals] ; Discharged patients ; Aftercare ; Malnutrition ; At risk.
AnnotationResearch suggests that frail older adults are at serious risk of malnutrition and its consequences on discharge from hospital. This commentary offers insights into barriers that contribute to the persistent underutilisation of available nutrition services and consequent gaps in the continuum of care for at-risk recently discharged older adults. Possible solutions for addressing the problem include the establishment of routine procedures for appropriate referrals to nutrition services in the community as part of the discharge planning process. (JL).
Accession NumberCPA-111229002 A
ClassmarkLD:QKJ: LFD: LN: CSM: CA3

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