Malnutrition and falls risk in community-dwelling older adults |
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Authors: | Elisabeth Isenring J. Baker G. Kerr |
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Affiliation: | 1408. Institute for Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia 2408. School of Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia 3408. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia 5408. School of Human Movements Studies, University of Queensland, St Lucia, 4072, Australia 4408. School of Exercise and Nutrition Science, Queensland University of Technology, St Lucia, Australia
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Abstract: | Background and Aims Falls and fall-related injuries result in reduced functioning, loss of independence, premature nursing home admissions and mortality. Malnutrition is associated with falls in the acute setting, but little is known about malnutrition and falls risk in the community. The aim of this study was to assess the association between malnutrition risk, falls risk and falls over a one-year period in community-dwelling older adults. Methods Two hundred and fifty four subjects >65 years of age were recruited to participate in a study in order to identify risk factors for falls. Malnutrition risk was determined using the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form. Results 28.6% had experienced a fall and according to the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form 3.9% (n=10) of subjects were at risk of malnutrition. There were no associations between malnutrition risk, the risk of falls, nor actual falls in healthy older adults in the community setting. Conclusions There was a low prevalence of malnutrition risk in this sample of community-dwelling older adults and no association between nutritional risk and falls. Screening as part of a falls prevention program should focus on the risk of developing malnutrition as this is associated with falls. |
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