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Health management of malnourished elderly in primary health care: a scoping review.

Adriana TaveiraBárbara SousaPatrício Soares CostaAna Paula Morais de Carvalho Macedo
Published in: BMC primary care (2022)
Malnutrition is one of the modifiable risk factors which contributes to the vulnerable condition of the elderly, with serious effects, especially when related to other comorbidities. Yet, several authors argue that the Primary Health Care intervention can minimize the negative impacts and improve the health outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • middle aged
  • community dwelling
  • randomized controlled trial
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • mental health
  • health promotion