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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2019-11-13T14:13:39Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Nutritional; Malnutrition; Elderly; Perioperative |
Conference Information
| Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
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