Sonja Grünzweil BSc MA
Completed research projects
by Sonja Grünzweil BSc MA
Dysphagia in Upper Austrian homes for the elderly and nursing homes (carried out by the University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria)
DetailsThe demographic development shows, that the elderly population and very elderly is increasing more and more in society. Therefore more illnesses occur (stroke etc) which among others can lead to dysphagia. Difficulty in swallowing in turn increases the risk of malnutrition.
Nutrition Survey 2016 – Survey of the nutritional status of adults in Austria
DetailsEvery four years a survey of the nutritional status of adults in Austria is carried out. A continual nutrition survey makes it possible to observe and document developments and trends of the nutritional state. The continual nutritional survey is a support for decisions in politics, business and science.