Implementation of Nutritional Treatment to Older Patients Discharged With the Liaison Team
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 50
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Prescription of the Liaison team At nutritional risk according to NRS2002 Age 50+ Can read, hear and understand Danish or English Cognitive able to participate in the study, based on whether they are informed in time, place and own data
Locations
Other Locations
Denmark
Herlev and Gentofte Hospital
RECRUITING
Herlev
Contact Information
Primary
Tina Munk, Ph D
tina.munk@regionh.dk
+45 61160138
Backup
Anne Marie Beck, Ph.d.
+45 38682387
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-01-06
Estimated Completion Date: 2030-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 2000
Treatments
Experimental: Nutritional treament
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
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Sponsors
Leads: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital