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Malnutrition in Older Adults

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Date Posted: 
12/31/1969
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
12/31/1969
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Estimated time to complete: 
2
Abstract: 

This web-based learning module was developed for third-year medical students in the geriatric clerkship rotation. A detailed overview of the types of malnutrition, associated morbidity and mortality, risk factors, diagnosis and management across the continuum of the geriatric age span and place of service (community, hospital, long-term care) are presented. Typical macronutrient and fluid requirements, and three nutritional screening tools are cited. Social, emotional, functional, physical/medical conditions and the negative impact of numerous medications, on nutritional health and weight loss are reviewed. Clinical and biochemical markers of malnutrition are detailed in outline presentation. Non-pharmacologic interventions are discussed; potentially orexigenic agents are presented with associated cautions. Three cases are included at the end of the module; discussion of these and other cases follow in the scheduled small group facilitated discussion. 

Educational objectives: 
  • Discuss age-related physiologic changes and psychosocial risks that can predispose to poor nutritional health
  • Relate potential complications associated with anorexia, involuntary weight loss (IWL), and protein energy malnutrition for older adults who are: community dwelling, hospitalized, and are residents in long-term care
  • Briefly explain these conditions: starvation, marasmus, cachexia, kwashiorkor
  • Describe the diagnosis and management of protein energy malnutrition (PEM)
Date posted: 
Thu, 04/14/2011
Date Submitted or Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
Thu, 04/14/2011
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Suggested Citation:
, and . Malnutrition in Older Adults. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2011 Available from: https://pogoe.org/taxonomy/term/8259

Physical Diagnosis in Older Adults

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Date Posted: 
12/31/1969
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
12/31/1969
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Other Learning Resource Type: 
Independent learning web-based module.
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Estimated time to complete: 
2
Abstract: 

This independent learning web-based module was developed for third-year medical students in the geriatric clerkship rotation. Emphasis is placed on setting the tone for clinical encounters with older adults, atypical presentation of illness, importance of review of function and medications. Clinical considerations specific to older adults are presented for most systems. External websites are included in the module to augment or further enlighten the student about the content presented.

Educational objectives: 
  1. Recognize personal biases that may interfere with effective communication.
  2. Reproduce history taking techniques that foster respect and rapport with older adults.
  3. Employ methods to facilitate communication in the sensory impaired.
  4. Recognize the potential for under-reporting of illness by the older patient.
  5. Discuss the importance of understanding atypical presentation of illness.
  6. Explain the particular concerns regarding accurate history about medications and nutrition in older adults.
  7. Describe the potential impact on health status and quality of life in the older adult with unrecognized functional decline. 
  8. Recall at least one age-related finding for each organ system.
  9. Restate clinical considerations for common physiologic changes in older adults.
  10. Summarize the major components of the "Welcome to Medicare" visit.
Date posted: 
Fri, 10/15/2010
Date Submitted or Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
Thu, 04/05/2018
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Suggested Citation:
and . Physical Diagnosis in Older Adults. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2010 Available from: https://pogoe.org/taxonomy/term/8259
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