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Created: 3/21/2011 6:30:24 PM
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Change in patient weight<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Notes: A weight loss of 5% within the past month or >10% within the past 6 months is found to be significant in increasing the risk of pressure ulcers. This is also consistent with information captured for the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for Nursing Home patients.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Working note: should be harmonized with Nutrition Management: Weight Trend<br /></p>
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Height and Weight Measures
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Reference Shahin ES, Meijers JM, Schols JM, Tannen A, Halfens RJ & Dassen T. (2010). The relationship between malnutrition parameters and pressure ulcers in hospitals and nursing homes. Journal of Nutrition, 26, 886-889. doi:10.1016/j.nut.2010.01.016
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SNOMED CT: Weight change (observable entity) (248346009) Vocabulary Approved
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