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This comprehensive course covers the identification and management of malnutrition in older adults, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to improve patient outcomes through targeted nutritional interventions. The course is divided into the following key areas:

Understanding the Burden of Malnutrition in Older Adults.
This section provides an overview of malnutrition in the elderly, focusing on its prevalence, physiological implications, and associated healthcare costs. Participants will learn about the causes of malnutrition, including chronic diseases, social isolation, and decreased physical function, which contribute to poor dietary intake and increased hospital admissions​.

Nutrition Screening Tools.
Participants are introduced to validated screening tools like the Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST), the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), and the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST). These tools help identify older adults at risk of malnutrition quickly and effectively, enabling timely interventions.

Nutrition Assessments and Diagnosis.
This section explains how to conduct thorough nutritional assessments, including dietary history, physical examination, and laboratory data analysis. The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria are discussed as a framework for diagnosing malnutrition based on phenotypic and etiologic factors.

Intervention Strategies and Nutritional Care Plans.
Participants will explore intervention strategies to manage malnutrition, including dietary modifications, oral nutritional supplements, and addressing barriers to adequate food intake, such as dental issues and cognitive decline. Practical case studies are used to reinforce learning, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing malnutrition​.

This course is ideal for practitioners in aged care, geriatrics, or general practice, looking to improve the nutrition and health outcomes of older adults.

Learning Outcomes

1. Appraise nutrition screening and assessment in the older adult including the identification of signs and symptoms associated with malnutrition
2. Analyse the burden of malnutrition and its physiological implications in order to plan effective interventions for the older adult. 

Details

Cost: $195

Suitable for: All degree qualified medical practitioners.

Study mode: 100% online

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