Stopped: The RCT phase was not started due to delays in obtaining the approval by the reference Ethics Committees, logistical difficulties in starting recruitment, and low number of eligible participants.
The SENIOR STUDY is aimed at improving the condition of older adults and malnutrition management in and out Italian hospital settings, since malnutrition is highly prevalent, clinically relevant and potentially treatable conditions. This study consist of two phases: an initial cross-sectional phase and a secondary nutritional intervention phase (RCT). The SENIOR RCT aim to evaluate the efficacy of a 6 months nutrition protocol intervention compared to hospital standard care on malnourished older adults. Physical and nutritional status will be evaluated through anthropometric measures, blood exams and physical performance. In addition, the individual health perception will be evaluated. It is expected to find an improvements of the physical and nutritional status.
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Change in nutritional status pre- and post- intervention between experimental and control group measuring weight
Timeframe: 24 months (baseline, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months)
Change in nutritional status pre- and post- intervention between experimental and control group measuring strength
Timeframe: 24 months (baseline, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months)