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What are the factors of success in systematic screening undernutrition?
Eva Leistra studied the screening results in all Dutch hospitals from 2007 to 2010. Her aim was to identify predictive factors for achieved screening results.: Screening percentages have increased significantly since the...[more]
Malnutrition guidelines
In the past years, several Dutch guidelines have been developed on malnutrition. These guidelines can be used in other countries as well. Guidelines are developed on: Screening and Treatment of Malnutrition...[more]
New data on malnutrition in the community
Recent data suggest high prevalence data of malnutrition in community dwelling elderly receiving home care and in people at higher age[more]
Guideline Screening and Treatment now available online
This guideline ‘Screening and treatment of malnutrition’ gives an overview of current perspectives on the early recognition and treatment of malnutrition in Dutch healthcare. It concerns hospitalized children and adults, adults...[more]
Post-discharge nutritional support in malnourished ill elderly patients is effective and cost-effective
PhD thesis by Floor Neelemaat [more]
SWESPEN presentation
Dutch approach presented at national SWESPEN meeting[more]
Dutch geriatricians publish consensus guideline on treatment of malnutrition in geriatric patients
Scientific evidence regarding the optimal management of malnutrition in geriatric patients is scarce. The aim of the Dutch geriatricians was to develop a consensus statement for geriatric hospital practice concerning six...[more]