Relationship betweenDigestive Problems and Nutritional Status among Community Dwelling Older Adults
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Back ground:Themultiple changes that take place in the gastrointestinal tract throughout the human life have many clinical and surgical consequences. Malnutrition which is common among community-dwelling older adults may be one of these consequences. Malnutrition associated with pooroutcomes including hospitalization and mortality. The relationship between digestive problems and nutritional status in old age is still unclear. It is necessary to investigatethe nutritional status of older adults from the framework of the functionality of digestive system. Aim of the study: to determine the relationship between digestive problems and nutritional status among community dwelling older adults. Materials & method: Research design:A descriptive correlational research design was followed. Setting: Outpatient clinics in Sharq El Madina Hospital, Alexandria Governorate which affiliated to the Ministry of health, Egypt.Subjects: consisted of 170 older adults. Tools: Three tools were used for data collection: 1) Socio-demographic and clinical data of older adults structured interview schedule 2) Self- Mini Nutritional Assessment(SF-MNA), and 3) Digestive problems appraisalof older adults structured interview schedule. Results: the present study findings showed that all the study subjects reportedmild, moderate, or severe digestive problems which are significantly correlated with poorernutritional status Conclusion:there are statistical significant negative relations between digestive problems among the study subjectsand theirnutritional status.Recommendations: the gerontological nurses should identify theolder adults' suffering from any digestive problems. They can helpolder adults to deal and cope effectively with these problems in order to improve and maintain their nutritional status and prevent malnutrition.
Authors and Affiliations
RehamMagdyMohammed Abd El Salam, Samia El Husseini Abd El Mageed Elkholy
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