why choose us

First received: May 19, 2023

Clinical Trial: Essential Connections: Hospital to Community Impacting Malnutrition Outcomes in Older Adults

Study Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Recruit Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Condition: Malnutrition; Protein

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Essential Connections: How Improved Referrals From Hospital to Community Meal Provision Can Impact Malnutrition Outcomes in Older Adults

Brief Summary: Meal provision organizations, whether they provide meals within the home or in congregate centers, provide an excellent opportunity to address malnutrition by providing nutrition care and meals to those who are most vulnerable.Data has shown that nutrition care within the home by a dietitian can increase energy, protein intake, and body weight.The goal of this study is to test a new model for continuity of nutrition care for malnutrition treatment across settings and determine if it improves food security and…

Read more