title: Malnutrition: role of the TwoCal HN Med Pass program.
abstract: Malnutrition is common in older adults and is associated with poor outcomes. The causes and outcomes of malnutrition are discussed, and the TwoCal HN Med Pass program, designed to overcome poor dietary intake, is described. Benefits of the program, role of the pharmacist, identification of candidates for the TwoCal HN Med Pass program, and health care team roles and responsibilities are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, OH, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bender
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pusateri
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cook
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ferguson
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Hall
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000032:analysis / Q000191:economics; D004358:Drug Therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D002149:Energy Intake; D005526:Food, Formulated / Q000032:analysis / Q000191:economics; D018565:Food-Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D010348:Patient Care Team; D018579:Patient Selection; D010595:Pharmacists; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011502:Protein-Energy Malnutrition / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities
chemical_list: D004044:Dietary Proteins