Common consequences of Malnutrition
Increased length of admissions / rates of readmission
Pressure ulcers
Increased rates of anxiety & depression
This can increase their length of admission, risk of pressure ulcers, reduced rate of wound healing, increased risk of falls, loss of muscle mass, increased risk of infection, increased care needs, increased risk of anxiety and depression, reduced QoL and increased mortality. Therefore, malnutrition in the UK is estimated to cost in excess of £23.5 billion each year.
Impact
Increased care needs / loss of independence
Impaired wound healing
Recurrent infections
Increased risk of falls
Loss of muscle mass
Common consequences of Malnutrition
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Common consequences of Malnutrition
Increased length of admissions / rates of readmission
Pressure ulcers
Increased rates of anxiety & depression
This can increase their length of admission, risk of pressure ulcers, reduced rate of wound healing, increased risk of falls, loss of muscle mass, increased risk of infection, increased care needs, increased risk of anxiety and depression, reduced QoL and increased mortality. Therefore, malnutrition in the UK is estimated to cost in excess of £23.5 billion each year.
Impact
Increased care needs / loss of independence
Impaired wound healing
Recurrent infections
Increased risk of falls
Loss of muscle mass