Malnutrition Pathway
@MNpathway
Followers
2K
Following
900
Statuses
957
Managing Adult Malnutrition in the Community is a practical toolkit to support healthcare professionals to identify and manage those at risk of malnutrition
United Kingdom
Joined January 2019
RT @NNNGUK: There is still time to vote in the CN Awards, if you know someone who’s work has made a difference in the nutrition industry no…
0
4
0
Our February Resource of the Month is our new Frailty patient information leaflet which discusses what frailty is & what to do if you are concerned about your risk. It includes practical tips on improving nutrition & physical activity to improve strength, mobility & overall well-being : #Malnutrition #Sarcopenia #Frailty #HealthResources #PatientCare
0
6
10
RT @BDA_Oncology: Are you an oncology dietitian who are working in/ interested in #prehab ? Following our discussion on screening and outco…
0
13
0
RT @BAPENUK: The deadline is fast approaching to sign-up for BAPEN's three-day Edgbaston course for Clinical Nutrition Team Development.…
0
1
0
The latest edition of our Pathway newsletter is available to view free online. It includes updates on the NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary on adult malnutrition and our latest new resources -
0
2
5
Following the launch of our frailty, malnutrition, and sarcopenia resource - we've developed a free complimentary A4 patient & carer info sheet - including: ✅ Info on frailty & its impact ✅ Helpful tips for individuals at risk
0
10
10
Our January resource of the month is our falls factsheet. Malnutrition is associated with an increased risk of falls. In addition to the injury, pain & distress which falls can cause, they can also contribute to loss of confidence & independence -
0
6
12
RT @BAPENUK: The BAPEN Malnutrition Self-Screening Tool can help people assess their malnutrition risk at home, and provides guidance if hi…
0
3
0
RT @BAPENUK: We recently published the results of our 2023 Annual Malnutrition Nutritional Care Survey, detailing findings from the screeni…
0
12
0
Our December resource of the month is our new online resource focusing on the management of the overlapping syndromes of frailty, sarcopenia & malnutrition. Unintended weight loss, slow gait speed, low energy expenditure, self-reported exhaustion & poor grip strength are all phenotypically associated with frailty but are equally present in sarcopenia & malnutrition -
0
2
8
RT @catling_emma: 🏴these are such important resources, prevention is key 🔑 deconditioning is a modifiable risk factor,…
0
2
0
RT @catling_emma: An excellent resource, and very timely, looking forwards to using and signposting towards these in Wales 🏴 6Goals…
0
2
0
Frailty is not an inevitable part of ageing or disease. Failing to identify and treat it places individuals at risk of adverse outcomes including detrimental effects on their health and quality of life. It also places subsequent economic & clinical pressures on health and care systems -
0
3
8
A combination of muscle strength training & protein supplementation have been found to be the most effective intervention to delay or reverse frailty & the easiest to implement in primary care. Protein quantity & quality are both important determinants in the capacity of protein to influence muscle health, our new resource outlines considerations for protein consumption & highlights the importance of exercise to enhance protein uptake -
0
0
3
Malnutrition plays a key role in the pathogenesis of sarcopenia & frailty. The prevalence of malnutrition increases with increasing severity of frailty. Frailty, sarcopenia & malnutrition are often wrongly considered to be an in inevitable part of ageing, however all can respond to specific modalities such as nutrition, exercise & review of medicines -
0
3
10
There are an estimated 1.8 million people in the UK aged 60 & over living with frailty & it is an NHS priority. Failing to identify & treat frailty can have a detrimental impact on an individual’s well-being & quality of life, strategies to intervene early to optimise nutrition and function are a key component of prevention & treatment. Find out more in our new guide to Managing Frailty, Sarcopenia & Malnutrition -
0
3
5
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new ‘Guide to Managing Frailty, Sarcopenia & Malnutrition. Written by Consultant Geriatrician @sanjaysuman2021, & @MNPathway Clinical Director & Consultant Dietitian @AnneHoldoway It is hoped this free online guide will assist health & care professionals to recognise the signs of frailty, sarcopenia & malnutrition, encourage them to action to identify & tackle nutritional issues & refer for further assessment if required -
0
3
11
0
2
0
RT @MalnutritionTF: Ask, Look and Listen has been the theme for #UKMAW2024! Throughout this week, we’ve been sharing tips and guidance on…
0
2
0