Citation
Dowling, Lisa; Lynch, David H.; Batchek, Dakota J.; Sun, Chang; Mark-Wagstaff, Charlotte; Jones, Emily P.; Prochaska, Micah; Huisingh-Sheetz, Megan; & Batsis, John A. (Online ahead of print). Nutrition Interventions for Body Composition, Physical Function, Cognition in Hospitalized Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Individuals 75 Years and Older. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.Abstract
BACKGROUND: Globally, the oldest old population is expected to triple by 2050. Hospitalization and malnutrition can result in progressive functional decline in older adults. Minimizing the impact of hospitalization on functional status in older adults has the potential to maintain independence, reduce health and social care costs, and maximize years in a healthy state. This study aimed to systematically review the literature to identify nutritional interventions that target physical function, body composition, and cognition in the older population (URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jgs.18799Reference Type
Journal ArticleYear Published
Online ahead of printJournal Title
Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietyAuthor(s)
Dowling, LisaLynch, David H.
Batchek, Dakota J.
Sun, Chang
Mark-Wagstaff, Charlotte
Jones, Emily P.
Prochaska, Micah
Huisingh-Sheetz, Megan
Batsis, John A.