Neelemaat, Floor, Lips, Paul, et al.
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 01 April 2012, vol./is. 60/4(691-699).
To evaluate the effects of a short-term nutritional intervention with protein and vitamin D on falls in malnourished older adults. Setting: From hospital admission until 3 months after discharge. Participants Malnourished older adults (≥60) newly admitted to an acute hospital (n = 210). Intervention Participants were randomized to receive nutritional intervention (energy- and protein-enriched diet, oral nutritional supplements, calcium-vitamin D supplement, telephone counseling by a dietitian) for 3 months after discharge or usual care.
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