Daily digest June 5 2015
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05 Jun 2015
malnutrition
An overview of appetite decline in older people
Poor appetite is a common problem in older people living at home and in care homes, as well...
28 May 2015
Nutrition and fluid management
Management of fluid intake and nutrition is an essential component of nursing care and...
01 Apr 2015
Preventing malnutrition in prison
Vulnerable patient groups are at increased risk of malnutrition. This article focuses on the...
15 Jan 2014
The role of nutrition in preventing pressure ulcers
Old age, pressure ulcers and malnutrition may co-exist. Wounds in older people may already...
16 Oct 2013
Malnutrition: everyone’s problem
With existing cost pressures in the NHS there is now greater emphasis on innovation and new...
01 Oct 2013
Improving nutrition and hydration in hospital: the nurse’s responsibility
Ensuring that the nutrition and hydration needs of patients in hospital are met is...
25 Apr 2012
Introduction of mealtime volunteers in a district general hospital
This article describes the introduction of volunteers in a small district general...
03 Jan 2012
Introduction of mealtime volunteers in a district general hospital
This article describes the introduction of volunteers in a small district general hospital...
14 Dec 2011
Malnutrition and dehydration after stroke
By identifying malnutrition and dehydration in patients who have had a stroke,...
07 Dec 2011
The role of dining companions in supporting nursing care
Malnutrition in hospitals is an ongoing international issue. Research indicates that there...
17 Jun 2009
Nutrition for patients in hospital
The hospital environment with its schedules, tests and procedures can adversely...
13 Feb 2009
Nutrition in infancy and childhood: a healthy start means a healthy future
Nutrition in infancy and childhood is of paramount importance if children are to become...
10 Feb 2009
Applying the key principles of nutrition to nursing practice
This article outlines the importance of good nutrition in adults and children. With...
14 May 2008
Promoting good nutrition in patients with dementia
This article aims to raise awareness of good nutrition, the specific nutritional needs of...
26 Mar 2008
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