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Improving nutritional screening of patients aged over 75 years admitted to internal medicine wards: a best practice implementation project.

Marta Arnaldos-Esteban, Delia González-de la Cuesta, Mamen Ostáriz-Cárcamo … Laura Albornos-Muñoz
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Nutritional screening compliance for older hospitalized patients was 48.26%.

Improving nutritional screening of patients aged over 75 years admitted to internal medicine wards: a best practice implementation project.

Marta Arnaldos-Esteban et al. · JBI evidence implementation · 2026
Background

Malnutrition, resulting from insufficient nutritional intake or poor dietary choices, significantly affects hospitalized patients, leading to longer hospital stays and increased health care costs.

Purpose

This study aimed to improve nutritional screening among patients aged over 75 years admitted to internal medicine wards by assessing compliance with best practices and identifying and addressing barriers to effective implementation of recommended practices.

Methods

Using the JBI Evidence Implementation Framework, the project involved a structured audit and feedback process across seven phases.

Results
nearly half of older hospitalized patients received recommended nutrition screening
More results

Nurses reported enhanced knowledge and confidence in conducting screenings, although gaps in documentation practices remained.

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Conclusion · 1 of 3

This project successfully improved compliance with nutritional screening practices, highlighting the importance of stakeholder engagement, training, and support.

Conclusion · 2 of 3

Future efforts should focus on sustaining these improvements through enhanced training and interdisciplinary collaboration, with the aim of improving the outcomes of patients at risk of malnutrition.

Conclusion · 3 of 3

SPANISH ABSTRACT: http://links.lww.com/IJEBH/A521.

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