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Recipe for Change: The Nutritional Assessment of Older People

Synopsis
Nurse training programme that aims to develop the nurse’s knowledge of nutritional assessment, resulting in the ability to effectively assess patients and take appropriate action. Describes some of the physical, social and psychological changes associated with ageing or illness that can affect nutritional intake and differentiates between malnutrition and under-nutrition and starvation. Summarises key epidemiological data related to the conditions and outlines the issues nurses need to be aware of when using a nutritional tool. Demonstrates how to use a nutritional tool. Shows the role of the nurse in using the assessment of nutritional status as a basis for care.
Series
Nursing Times Changing Practice, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min.
Year of production
2000
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: £12.95 (inclusive)
Documentation
Accompanying notes.
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
nursing; nutrition; old people

Production Company

Name

Healthcare Productions Ltd

Distributor

Name

Healthcare Productions Ltd

Address
Unit 1.04 Bridge House
Three Mills
Three Mills Lane
London
E3 3DU
Notes
NO LONGER ACTIVE

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