International audit on nutrition and outcomes in nursing homes
nutritionDay in Nursing Homes: An International Audit and Registry on Nutrition and Outcome
This study looks at how well nursing homes are providing nutrition to their residents and checks in six months later to see how it affects their health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 400000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Vienna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna) |
| Trial ID | NCT04202939 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the quality of nutritional care in nursing homes worldwide by collecting data on malnutrition and its risk factors. Conducted on a single day, the study involves staff completing questionnaires about the nursing unit's structure and the characteristics of residents. An outcome evaluation will occur six months later to reassess residents' health status, including weight and hospitalization rates. The study will be repeated annually to track changes over time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are nursing home residents aged 50 and older.
Not a fit: Patients under 50 years old or those who refuse to participate will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved nutritional care and better health outcomes for nursing home residents.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in improving nutritional outcomes in similar populations, indicating that this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * nursing home resident * minimum age: 50 * present on nursing home unit on nutritionDay Exclusion Criteria: * 49 years and under * resident refused to participate in nutritionDay
Where this trial is running
Vienna
- Medical University Vienna — Vienna, Austria (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michael J Hiesmayr, MD, MSc — Medical University of Vienna
- Study coordinator: Michael J Hiesmayr, MD, MSc
- Email: michael.hiesmayr@meduniwien.ac.at
- Phone: +43140400
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.