Are the therapeutic strategies in anorexia of ageing effective on nutritional status? A systematic review with meta‐analysis

Background Anorexia of ageing ( AA ) may be considered as a risk factor for frailty and has an important impact on quality of life, morbidity and mortality. Methods A systematic review and a meta‐analysis were performed to summarise the results from several trials on the effectiveness of treatments in AA , as associated with depression, sensory impairment of taste and smell, decreased appetite or early satiety, and disability. Eligible studies...