Addressing Malnutrition in Elderly Patients Using Biochemical Markers: The Role of Nurses in Nutrition Screening and Intervention | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Chemistry | ||
| Volume 67, Issue 13, December 2024, Pages 1631-1643 PDF (504.44 K) | ||
| Document Type: Review Articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejchem.2024.335955.10790 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mohammed Yahya Hantoul1; Naha Faleh Alrasheedi2; Yassin Ahmed Suwaid Majrashi3; Fatima Ibrahim Ahmed Awaf4; Amirah Ali Alshahrani5; Layla Hassan Ghanem Alghanim6; Khalid Mohammed Abed ALruwaily7; Haifa Farraj Shafi Alntaifat8; Rahma Teni Sharea Aldossary9; Yahya Fahd Almutairi10; Batla Faraj Shafi Alnutefat11; Nourah Abdullah Mobasher Alammari12; Lina Mohammed Alanazi13; Khulood Yahya Mohsen Jafari14; Haya Mohammed Aldawsari15; Wafa Bashar Mashhur Alruwaili16; Aliyah Abdo Asiriy Al Tajmoa Achi Al Awal17 | ||
| 1Ministry of Health, Forensic Medical Services Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 2Maternity and Children's Hospital in Hafer albatan, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 3Irada Mental Health Hospital in Jazan, Jazan Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 4Jazan Health Cluster, Jazan, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 5Western Janadriyah Health Center, Riyadh Health Cluster 2, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 6Al Adamah Health Care Center Dammam, Eastern Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 7King Khalid Hospital -Al-Haytham Health Center,Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 8Al Yamamah Health Care Center First Settlement, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 9Riyadh Health Cluster 1 - Wadi Ad-Dawasir general hospital, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 10Riyadh Third health cluster, Eradh complex for mental in Riyadh, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 11Riyadh First Health Cluster, Saudi ArabiaRiyadh First Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 12Qaisumah General Hospital, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 13Al-Rawdah Health Center. Senior Nursing Specialist, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 14Sabya General Hospital Jazan Health Clustar, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 15Branch of the ministry of health in Riyadh region, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 16Erada and Mental Health Hospital, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 17Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: A common problem among senior people, malnutrition greatly affects their quality of life, functional level, and health results. The complexity of malnutrition in this population calls for a multifarious strategy for nutrition screening and treatment. Aim: This study aims to explore the critical role of nursing staff in identifying malnutrition and implementing effective nutritional interventions for elderly patients. Methods: With an eye on definitions of malnutrition, biomarkers, related hazards, management techniques, and present guidelines and recommendations, a thorough literature study was undertaken. The study looks at the constraints and obstacles nursing staff members encounter in this regard as well as the nursing interventions required to solve malnutrition—including screening methods and tailored care plans. Results: Results show that although many medical experts evaluate nutritional status using biochemical markers, these can be deceptive, particularly in very unwell patients. The study emphasizes the need of include physical evaluations and patient-centered strategies to more precisely spot malnutrition. Improving patient outcomes proved to depend critically on nursing interventions including regular nutritional screening, dietary modification instruction, and working with dietitians. Notwithstanding these suggestions, time restrictions, lack of expertise, and inadequate resources all impede successful application. Conclusion: The results underscore the essential role of nurses in the early identification and management of malnutrition among elderly patients. Enhancing nursing education and training related to nutrition can significantly improve referral rates and intervention efficacy. Addressing the existing limitations will facilitate better care and optimize nutritional support for vulnerable populations | ||
| Keywords | ||
| malnutrition; elderly patients; nursing interventions; nutrition screening; healthcare professionals; patient-centered care | ||
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