Isolation is a complex phenomenon that can compromise the quality of life of the elderly. The effect of this social isolation can be alleviated through group or individual interventions, observing the factors that can contribute or hinder the nutritional status of the elderly. This is an integrative review with the aim of analyzing the complex relationship between isolation and malnutrition in elderly patients. At the moment we are going through moments of isolation and mainly the elderly, as they are the most vulnerable group to the current pandemic COVID-19. The nutritionist must have a multidisciplinary approach in the care of these patients. The development of a treatment plan and the positive provision of care must be a shared responsibility between the nutritionist, his patients and the family members. Elderly patients at risk of malnutrition should be identified and supervised. It is concluded that the effects caused by isolation will extend over time, in a social, physical and psychological way, but also to correlate some coping strategies in view of the elderly's nutritional needs.
Oliveira et al. (Wed,) studied this question.
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