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Malnutrition in older adults: Identifying and managing nutritional risk

Malnutrition in older adults: Identifying and managing nutritional risk

The "Malnutrition in Older Adults: Identifying and Managing Nutritional Risk" course provides healthcare professionals with the tools to recognize and address malnutrition in older adults. This course covers nutrition screening methods, assessment tools, and intervention strategies, focusing on the unique challenges faced by the elderly, including multiple chronic diseases and limited access to food. Participants will learn how to implement nutrition care plans, use validated screening tools like the Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST), and apply evidence-based guidelines to improve patient outcomes. This course is ideal for practitioners working in aged care or managing geriatric patients.

time-icon 4.0 hrs EA | 6.0 hrs RP | 0.0 hrs OM
$195.00
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  • FLEXIBLE TIMING

  • 100% ONLINE

  • accredited Course

  • Expert instructor

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.

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

All degree qualified medical practitioners.

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CPD Hours:

  • Education hours:  4.0
  • Reviewing performance hours: 6.0
  • Measuring outcome hours:  0.0
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Accreditations:

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) #480546

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) #31251

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Study Mode:

100% online

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Study duration:

10.0 hrs self-paced

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Professor Liz Isenring

This course is presented by Professor Liz Isenring.

Professor Isenring is an Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian passionate about improving the quality of life of patients and their carers via evidence-based nutrition. Prof Isenring is Head of Program, for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, and the Associate Dean of Research for the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University. She is recognised internationally as an expert in nutrition during treatment for cancer and for older adults.