Nutrition for physically frail older people. 2.
Nurses have an essential role to play in ensuring good patient nutrition, particularly in vulnerable groups. However, a lack of attention to the nutrition of frail older people has been identified in a range of settings. A best practice statement was developed to ensure high standards of practice in nutrition for frail older people. It covers five areas: assessment and care planning; promoting a nutritious diet; the care environment; the nurse's managerial role; education and training.
Tolson
Debbie
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Caledonian Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Schofield
Irene
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Booth
Joanne
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Ramsay
Ruth
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D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D016330:Frail Elderly; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015596:Nutrition Assessment