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["Nutritional risk screening 2002"--in clinical pneumology]
C Priegnitz1, W Galetke2, M Treml1
1Institut für Pneumologie an der Universität Witten Herdecke (Prof. Dr. med. Winfried J. Randerath), Krankenhaus Bethanien gGmbH, Solingen.
Pneumologie (Stuttgart, Germany)
|June 6, 2014
Summary
Malnutrition is common in hospitalized patients, increasing risks. The Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS 2002) effectively identifies malnutrition risk, particularly in older adults and those with respiratory conditions, impacting hospital stay.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Geriatric Medicine
- Respiratory Medicine
Context:
- Malnutrition is prevalent in hospitalized patients, posing significant risks for morbidity and mortality.
- Respiratory care clinics frequently encounter patients with malnutrition and associated risks.
- Early detection of malnutrition is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose:
- To identify undernutrition and assess malnutrition risk (RM) in patients at a university-affiliated respiratory care clinic.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Body Mass Index (BMI) and Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS 2002) in detecting malnutrition.
- To analyze the association between malnutrition risk and patient demographics, respiratory disorders, and hospital stay duration.
Summary:
- Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS 2002) identified malnutrition risk in 14.3% of patients, while undernutrition (BMI <18.5 kg/m²) was found in 2.5%.
- Malnutrition risk was significantly higher in patients over 65 (19.6% by NRS 2002) and those with pneumonia or chronic obstructive lung disease.
- Age was a significant risk factor for malnutrition risk, whereas gender was not associated. Cancer patients showed higher RM compared to those with sleep-disordered breathing.
Impact:
- Malnutrition risk is significantly associated with an increased length of hospital stay (10.2 vs. 5.4 days).
- The NRS 2002 serves as a valid and effective tool for screening malnutrition risk in clinical settings.
- Identifying and managing malnutrition risk can potentially reduce hospital stays and improve patient outcomes in respiratory care.
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