The role of the district nurse in relation to the problem of malnutrition in older people
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Malnutrition and undernutrition
- Nutrition screening tools and guidelines
- The need to avoid inadequate dietary intake
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
Abstract
Following the census in 2001 it was estimated that the population of England and Wales was over 52 million. Of these 52 million some 8 per cent are between the age of 65 and 74 years and further seven and a half per cent are over 75 years (Office of National Statistics (ONS) 2003). The statistics reflect the trend that our population is getting older. The number over the age of 65 has increased by 51 per cent since 1961 to 9.4 million in 2001. If current projections are correct, by 2025, there will be 1.6 million more people over the age of 65 (ONS 2003). This has policy implications for the government as the demand for health and social services increases. This is reflected in the production of documents such as the National Service Framework (NSF) (2001) for older people. The health needs of the older population are a large part of the district nurse caseload, playing a pivotal role in coordinating complex care. district nurses are therefore best placed to identify the future needs of the older population.
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