Authors
CA Wham, C McLean, R Teh, S Moyes, K Peri, N Kerse
Publication date
2014/8
Journal
The journal of nutrition, health & aging
Volume
18
Pages
692-697
Publisher
Springer Paris
Description
Objectives
To determine the nutrition risk status and factors associated with nutrition risk among older adults enrolled in the Brief Risk Identification Geriatric Health Tool (BRIGHT Trial).
Design
A cluster randomised controlled trial.
Setting
Three main centres in New Zealand.
Participants
A total of 3,893 older adults were recruited from 60 general practices in three of the District Health Board (DHB) regions aged 75 years and older (or 65 years and older if Māori).
Measurements
Nutrition risk was assessed using the Australian Nutrition Screening Initiative (ANSI). Validated questionnaires were used to establish quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF), physical function (the Nottingham Extended Activities of Daily Living) and depressive symptoms (15 item Geriatric …
Scholar articles
CA Wham, C McLean, R Teh, S Moyes, K Peri, N Kerse - The journal of nutrition, health & aging, 2014