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The purpose of this article is to describe nutritional problems that may be predictive of poor resident outcomes in nursing homes. In a recent study, seven resident-focused problems or categories that may affect malnutrition and/or food intake were identified (Crogan and Alvine, 2006; Crogan et al., 2007). Regression analysis found that three of seven resident-focused problems were predictive of low serum prealbumin levels, impaired functional status and improved quality of life.
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Crogan, N., Evans, B. Utilizing predictive resident-focused problems to improve nutritional outcomes in nursing homes. Eur J Clin Nutr 63, 913–915 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2008.73
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