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This research aims to identify the causes of weight loss in residents of a nursing home.

Causes of Weight Loss in a Community Nursing Home

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Retrospective chart review uncovers causes of weight loss in nursing home residents, suggesting treatable factors.

This research aims to identify the causes of weight loss in residents of a nursing home.
Conducted a retrospective chart review of weights over the previous 6 months.
Examined residents who lost 5 or more pounds during that period.
Included all residents who had been in the nursing home for 3 or more months.
19% of residents experienced weight loss of 5 pounds or more.
Depression accounted for 36% of identified weight loss causes.
Majority of weight loss causes in nursing homes are potentially treatable.

Morley et al. (1994) studied this question.

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