The Continuity of Nutritional Care Among Elderly Patients
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observational
N/A
1 country
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Brief Summary
Objectives:
- 1.To determine the level of compliance with nutritional recommendations (dietary and nutritional supplements) following discharge from hospitalization;
- 2.To identify barriers for post-discharge adherence to professional nutritional recommendations;
- 3.To determine the impact of adherence (high vs. low) to the nutritional treatment guidelines on functional and health indicators.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 24, 2012
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 25, 2012
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
July 1, 2012
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 1, 2013
CompletedApril 25, 2012
April 1, 2012
1.1 years
April 24, 2012
April 24, 2012
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Primary: Compliance with nutritional recommendations
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Health status
Study Arms (1)
Compliance with nutritional care
The Inclusion criteria comprise patients who were treated nutritionally with food enrichment supplements during their hospitalization in "Bait Balev" and were discharged to their homes with dietary recommendations. Participants who are willing to participate will sign an informed consent form. For patients with cognitive impairment or dementia, as reported in their medical records, their formal primary caregiver or proxy will sign the informed consent form.
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
Study population Patients over the age of 65 who are members of Maccabi Health Care Services will be recruited for the current study. The Inclusion criteria comprise patients who were treated nutritionally with food enrichment supplements during their hospitalization in "Bait Balev" and were discharged to their homes with dietary recommendations. Participants who are willing to participate will sign an informed consent form. For patients with cognitive impairment or dementia, as reported in their medical records, their formal primary caregiver or proxy will sign the informed consent form.
You may not qualify if:
- \. Patients who were discharged to a Retirement home; 2. Palliative patients; 3. Patients who are not members of Maccabi Health Care Services. 4. Patients with enteral nutrition (PZ / PEG / PEJ)
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Bait Balev Hospitallead
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negevcollaborator
Study Sites (2)
Bait Balev
Bat Yam, Israel
Bait Balev
Bat Yam, Israel
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Prof
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 24, 2012
First Posted
April 25, 2012
Study Start
July 1, 2012
Primary Completion
August 1, 2013
Last Updated
April 25, 2012
Record last verified: 2012-04