title: Utilizing predictive resident-focused problems to improve nutritional outcomes in nursing homes.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to describe nutritional problems that may be predictive of poor resident outcomes in nursing homes. In a recent study, seven resident-focused problems or categories that may affect malnutrition and/or food intake were identified (Crogan and Alvine, 2006; Crogan et al., 2007). Regression analysis found that three of seven resident-focused problems were predictive of low serum prealbumin levels, impaired functional status and improved quality of life.
authors.affiliation: The University of Arizona College of Nursing, P.O. Box 210203, Tucson, AZ 85721-0203, USA. ncrogan@nursing.arizona.edu
authors.forename: N L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Crogan
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Evans
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001066:Appetite; D004435:Eating; D005260:Female; D005518:Food Preferences; D006272:Health Facility Environment; D006801:Humans; D007206:Individuality; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000451:nursing*; D009735:Nursing Homes; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D009752:Nutritional Status; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011228:Prealbumin / Q000032:analysis; D011788:Quality of Life; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012931:Social Environment
chemical_list: D011228:Prealbumin