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Sung Reul Kim1, Ji Young Kim2, Hye Young Kim2
1Department of Nursing, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea.
Purpose:
This study aims to identify demographic, clinical, and nutritional factors related to malnutrition in community-dwelling patients with schizophrenia.
Design And Methods:
We used a descriptive cross-sectional design. Between June and July 2016, 188 community-dwelling patients with schizophrenia were included in this study.
Findings:
Of the 188 participants, 4.3% were classified as malnourished, and 40.4% were at risk of malnutrition. Living status, body weight, and appetite were significant factors related to malnutrition in community-dwelling patients with schizophrenia.
Practice Implication:
Assessment of nutritional status should be considered along with demographic and nutritional factors in community-dwelling patients with schizophrenia.
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