Introduction
The article by Jung et al. (2019) is the most appropriate when answering the question about the relationship between nutrition status and health outcomes. The main topic of the study is physical and emotional state of patients has a significant impact on their nutrition. The aim of the research was to study the relationship between how physical well-being and emotional well-being affect the nutrition of older people. This issue is relevant because often, patients suffering from certain diseases or poor mental well-being neglect nutrition, which leads to adverse consequences both for the lives of the patients themselves and to a significant increase in health care costs.
Article Search
To study this topic in the most straightforward way, a study of articles on a similar issue was conducted. The papers were searched on such databases as Google Scholar and the Chamberlain Library. Approximately 17,000 articles on a similar topic were published on each of the sites. The key phrases used were ‘malnutrition in the elderly’, ‘the relationship between the physical and mental health of patients and nutrition’, and ‘the health and nutrition of older people’. The most relevant article for all search parameters was found in Google Scholar.
Article Findings
This article describes in detail the problem that various diseases, physical characteristics of the elderly, and psychological health play a significant role in nutrition. Al-Rasheed et al. (2018) note that multiple conditions, the absence of chewing teeth, cognitive changes and other health factors of an elderly patient harm the patient’s nutrition. The study is quantitative, as the authors collected data from various studies and derived percentages of patients’ well-being. The results of the study of the article are the established relationship between the poor health of the elderly and depression that can lead to weight loss and malnutrition. It was also found that all these factors are interrelated, as malnutrition leads to poor physical condition and depression, and mental disorders. This article was chosen precisely because it explains in an accessible and understandable way how important the nutrition of older people is for their physical and psychological well-being.
Evidence for Practice
The evidence consists of many independent studies conducted by various interested researchers. The prevalence of elderly depression is 20%, which is four times more common than in young patients (Al-Rasheed et al., 2018). This information can bring significant practical results by demonstrating to relatives of elderly patients and medical nurses how important it is to pay close attention to how a person eats. The gap in practice can be reduced because an optimal diet for elderly patients will be invented to saturate the body and allow them not to feel discomfort. The study does not contain any limitations, problems or shortcomings.
Sharing of Evidence
This information can be shared with family and some close people. Moreover, it is possible to disseminate information among acquaintances and friends so that they also draw the attention of their loved ones to the significant role that nutrition plays in the lives of older people. This information must be received by nurses who are in direct contact with patients and take care of them. It is most convenient to distribute information orally, but a visual presentation with numerical data and brief recommendations for greater clarity can be prepared. As resources, a computer with software and Internet access can be needed. For nursing care, this information is essential because it is they who control the nutrition and condition of the patient during their stay in the clinic.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the main topic of the study is the influence of the physical and emotional state of elderly patients on their nutrition. Based on the articles studied, it is clear that it is imperative that adult patients do not neglect nutrition. This information will be helpful not only to close people of elderly patients and to nursing staff who directly care for patients. It is necessary to develop dietary recommendations for patients with different restrictions.
References
Al-Rasheed, R., Alrasheedi, R., Aljohani, R., Alrashidi, H., Almaimany, B., Alshalawi, B., Kelantan, A., Banjar, G., Alzaher, A. & Alqadheb, A. (2018). Malnutrition in elderly and its relation to depression.International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 5(6), 2156-2160.
Jung, S. E., Bishop, A. J., Kim, M., Hermann, J., Kim, G., & Lawrence, J. (2017). Nutritional status of rural older adults is linked to physical and emotional health.Journal of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, 117(6), 851–858.