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[ROLE OF A NUTRITION SUPPORT TEAM FOR SURGICAL PATIENTS].
Nihon Geka Gakkai Zasshi
|September 6, 2018
Summary
Malnutrition affects up to 50% of hospitalized patients, increasing surgical complication risks. A dedicated nutrition support team (NST) can identify at-risk patients and provide effective nutritional therapy to improve outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Hospital Medicine
- Surgical Patient Care
Background:
- Malnutrition is prevalent in up to 50% of hospitalized patients.
- Malnutrition is strongly linked to increased postoperative complications in surgical patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the role and structure of a nutrition support team (NST).
- To emphasize the importance of NSTs in reducing patient complications.
- To define the clinical goals and future roles of NSTs.
Main Methods:
- Multidisciplinary team approach involving physicians, dietitians, nurses, and pharmacists.
- Systematic identification of nutritionally impaired patients.
- Comprehensive nutritional assessments for precise dietary therapy.
Main Results:
- NSTs aim to provide effective nutritional support throughout a patient's hospital stay.
- Implementation of NSTs is recommended to decrease complication rates.
- NSTs play a crucial role in optimizing patient recovery and preventing adverse events.
Conclusions:
- Nutrition support teams are essential for managing malnutrition in hospitalized patients.
- Physician leadership is vital for NST effectiveness.
- NSTs should also focus on educating healthcare professionals in clinical nutrition.
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