[Oral nutrition therapy in malnutrition].
In the therapy of malnutrition in the elderly oral treatment should be preferred. It represents a particular challenge to relatives, caregivers and physicians. Because of the individual deficits in each patient a personal adapted plan has to be established. Treatment includes an optimized food supply, energy-rich and enriched meals, and liquid nutritional supplements but also special care during the meal and an inviting environment. The success is very much dependent on the intensity of care.
Eisenbart
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Bethanien-Krankenhaus, Geriatrisches Zentrum, Heidelberg.
Oster
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Schuler
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Schlierf
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D000368:Aged; D002149:Energy Intake; D005526:Food, Formulated; D016330:Frail Elderly; D006801:Humans; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D011502:Protein-Energy Malnutrition / Q000178:diet therapy*
Orale Ernährungstherapie bei Mangelernährung.