Identifying Malnourishment in Geriatric Patients With Nutritional Screenings to Improve Surgical Outcomes
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Laura Steadman, EdD, FNP-BC, RN, Adult/Acute Health, Chronic Care and Foundations, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, Birmingham, Alabama, USA; LeAnne Livingston Peoples, MSN, CRNP, BSRT, Department of Perioperative Services, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Cassandra U. Winston-Griffin, MSN, CRNP, Perioperative Services, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Abstract
This project is to determine if geriatric patients identified as malnourished or at risk of malnourishment by pre-operative screening with the Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA) influence surgical outcomes within 30 days of surgery for patients 65 years old and older.
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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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| Name | Host | Location | Date | 45th Biennial Convention | Sigma Theta Tau International | Washington, DC, USA | 2019 |
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