High nutrition risk is associated with higher risk of dysphagia in advanced age adults newly admitted to hospital

ConclusionsAmong newly hospitalised adults of advanced age, over two thirds were malnourished or at risk of malnutrition, and a third were at risk of dysphagia. Nutrition risk was positively correlated with low BMI and grip strength and negatively correlated with dysphagia risk. Findings highlight the importance of screening for dysphagia risk, especially in those identified to be malnourished or at nutrition risk.

Source: Nutrition and Dietetics - September 1, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Amy Popman, Marilize Richter, Jacqueline Allen, Carol Wham Tags: Original Research Source Type: research