Implementation of Nutritional Efforts on Discharged Older Patients

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Nutritional treatment: At the day of discharge the intervention group (IG) receives a package containing foods and drinks covering dietary requirements for the next 24 h. Further, a goodie-bag containing samples of protein-rich milk-based drinks is provided. At day 4 after discharge, the IG receives dietetic counselling including a recommendation of daily exercise, and an individual nutrition plan. Information regarding recommendations of nutritional therapy after discharge is systematically and electronically communicated to the municipality. The dietician performes telephone follow-ups on day 30 and a home visit at 12 weeks

Study summary

The aim of the study is to implement a nutritional treatment when discharging older patients at risk of malnutrition.

Data collected in the study will include an assessment of whether a combination of nutritional treatment and a liaison team reduces the risk of readmissions and mortality, improves nutritional status, physical function and quality of life

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Eligibility — Assessed at baseline
  Eligibility will be assessed as the number of patients who fulfil the inclusion criteria out of the number of patients discharged with the liaison team
• Recruitment — Assessed at baseline
  Recruitment rate will be assessed as the number of patients recruited out of the number of eligible patients
• Retention — Assessed at three months
  Retention rate will be assessed as the number of patients who complete the nutritional treatment out of the total number of patients recruited

Trial sites (1)

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