Meeting the nutritional needs of the older adult.
As a group, older people are more susceptible than others to nutritional problems. Improving nutritional status is a multidisciplinary function, although there is much nurses can do to help patients receive an adequate diet. The education of health professionals is a key factor in ensuring patients receive good nutritional care.
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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds General Infirmary.
D000368:Aged; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009736:Nursing Process; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D010348:Patient Care Team