Malnutrition and Its Determinants among Older Adults Living in French Caribbean Nursing Homes: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Maturin Tabue TeguoLaurys LetchimyLeila RinaldoMichel BonnetHuidi TcheroNadine Simo-TabueDenis Boucaud-Maitre

Published in: Nutrients (2024)

Cognitive decline and a tendency toward depression were associated with malnutrition in nursing homes in the French West Indies. Although this study cannot establish causal relationships, the identification of these three geriatric syndromes in nursing homes is crucial for preventing adverse health events.

Keyphrases

cognitive decline
mild cognitive impairment
healthcare
public health
depressive symptoms
physical activity
emergency department
health information
sleep quality
risk assessment
human health