作者: Judith M.M. Meijers , Ruud J.G. Halfens , Lisa Wilson , Jos M.G.A. Schols
DOI: 10.1016/J.CLNU.2011.08.009
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摘要: Summary Backgrounds & aims Malnutrition in western health care involves a tremendous burden of illness. In this study the economic implications malnutrition Dutch nursing homes are investigated as part Health and Economic Impact Europe Study from European Nutrition for Alliance. Methods A questionnaire was developed, focussing on additional time resources spent to execute all relevant nutritional activities home patients with at risk or malnourished. Results were extrapolated national level, based prevalence rates gathered within Prevalence Measurement Care Problems 2009. The normal costs 319 million Euro per year. total managing problem involve 279 year related extra efforts screening, monitoring treatment. residents 8000 euro patient 10000 malnourished patients. Conclusions considerable sector urge preventive measures.