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Un diagnóstico adecuado y el tratamiento temprano de la malnutrición comportan unos beneficios clínicos y económicos en los pacientes hospitalizados, especialmente en los ancianos, que son los que con más frecuencia presentan signos y síntomas de malnutrición en el momento de ingresar en un hospital. Una intervención nutricional agresiva mejora su estado nutricional, favorece el pronóstico, disminuye la tasa de reingresos e incluso podría mejorar la calidad de vida. Sin embargo, la prevalencia de malnutrición en los hospitales se mantiene elevada.
A pesar de las numerosas publicaciones realizadas, aún no existe un consenso entre los profesionales sanitarios acerca de la indicación de la suplementación habitual en los ancianos hospitalizados. En este artículo se revisan los posibles beneficios de los suplementos nutricionales orales en ancianos hospitalizados, aunque también se comentarán otros aspectos de la suplementación nutricional en este grupo de edad.
Palabras clave:
Ancianos hospitalizados
Suplementos nutricionales
Malnutrición
Abstract
The correct diagnosis and early treatment of malnutrition provides clinical and financial benefits in patients admitted to hospital, especially in elderly hospitalized patients who most frequently present signs and symptoms of malnutrition at admission. Aggressive dietary interventions improve nutritional status and prognosis, reduce the readmission rate, and could even improve quality of life. However, the prevalence of malnutrition in hospitals remains high. Despite numerous studies, consensus is lacking among health professionals on the indications for routine supplementation in elderly hospitalized patients. The present article reviews the possible benefits of oral dietary supplements in elderly inpatients as well as other aspects of dietary supplementation in this age group.
Key words:
Elderly inpatients
Dietary supplements
Malnutrition
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