Projects / Programmes
Dietary challenges in the population of nursing homes' residents
| Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
| 3.08.00 |
Medical sciences |
Public health (occupational safety) |
|
| Code |
Science |
Field |
| 3.03 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Health sciences |
Nursing home, elderly, nutritional status, dietary status, nutrient deficiency, micronutrient deficiency
Data for the last 5 years (citations for the last 10 years) on
April 24, 2024;
A3 for period
2018-2022
Data for ARIS tenders (
04.04.2019 – Programme tender,
archive
)
| Database |
Linked records |
Citations |
Pure citations |
Average pure citations |
| WoS |
24 |
500 |
394 |
16.42 |
| Scopus |
24 |
541 |
433 |
18.04 |
Researchers (1)
| no. |
Code |
Name and surname |
Research area |
Role |
Period |
No. of publicationsNo. of publications |
| 1. |
36048 |
PhD Živa Lavriša |
Public health (occupational safety) |
Head |
2021 - 2024 |
49 |
Organisations (1)
| no. |
Code |
Research organisation |
City |
Registration number |
No. of publicationsNo. of publications |
| 1. |
3018 |
NUTRITION INSTITUTE |
Ljubljana |
3609081000 |
492 |
Abstract
Slovenia is facing an ageing population and addressing problems in elderly population is gaining importance. The elderly (ages 65+) are among the most vulnerable population groups. Ageing brings an array of psychological, physiological, and functional changes which can importantly affect lifestyle, health, and metabolism. Institutionalised elderly people, living in nursing homes, are considered particularly fragile population group. Many of them have several health problems, lack of appetite and other issues which could lead to poor nutritional status. Rates of malnutrition in residents of nursing homes are generally much higher than in community-dwelling elderly, and this is affecting morbidity and mortality rates. To date, this topic has not been addressed in Slovenia with a nation-wide research project. The overall hypothesis of this post-doctoral research project is that the population of the elderly, living in Slovenian nursing homes, is at high risk for poor nutritional status, and that this challenge should be addressed by rapid detection methods and efficient dietary interventions. The objectives of the project are to investigate nutritional status of the residents of Slovenian nursing homes, to develop a tailored tool for detection of malnutrition risk and to propose recommendations for adequate nutrition, supporting nursing homes’ managements and policy makers and providing a base for efficient dietary interventions. Specific objectives of the post-doctoral research project: O1: To investigate nutritional status of nursing homes’ residents in Slovenia, and to determine the proportion of those in risk for malnutritionO2: To investigate supplementation practices in Slovenian nursing homes and investigate risks for suboptimal status for key micronutrients: serum vitamin B12 level, folate level, vitamin D level (serum 25(OH)vitamin D concentration), ferritin, haemoglobin, iron and magnesium level using blood biomarkersO3: To develop a tailored tool to identify risk for malnutrition in nursing home residents, with particular focus into specific critical nutrientsO4: To provide guidance for nursing homes and policymakers on nutrient status of nursing homes’ residents and to address identified challenges with possible interventions. Research methodology which will consist of the mini nutritional assessment, two 24-h dietary recalls and laboratory analysis of (blood) biomarkers, to evaluate the nutrient status of nursing homes’ residents will be used, which will further contribute to development of a comprehensive, tailored tool which will not only detect general malnutrition, but will help to identify the critical lacking nutrients in individuals. Based on the results of the study, recommendations for nursing homes and policy makers will be provided, supporting better care for the residents, and implementation of efficient dietary interventions.
