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Nutritional support in a general urological service.

G J Wise, E Altman, A Weiss

    The Journal of Urology
    |February 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    A nutritional support team improved care for urological patients. Early nutritional evaluation and intervention helped maintain weight and stabilize key health markers.

    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Clinical Nutrition
    • Medical Management

    Background:

    • Nutritional status is critical for patients undergoing urological treatment.
    • Identifying patients at risk for malnutrition is essential for effective management.
    • A multidisciplinary approach involving a nutritional support team can optimize patient outcomes.

    Observation:

    • Nutritional support was indicated for patients with weight loss, infection, cancer, trauma, or surgery.
    • Patients were assessed using anthropometric and laboratory data, categorized by nutritional depletion.
    • Nutritional needs were calculated based on basal energy expenditure and metabolic activity factors.

    Findings:

    • Nutritional support was provided to 50 urology patients (7% of admissions) over six months.

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  • Indications included obstructive uropathy, neoplasms, radiation cystitis, sepsis, fistulas, and renal disease.
  • Nutritional support helped maintain patient weight and stabilize serum albumin and lymphocyte counts.

    • Implications:

    • A dedicated nutritional support program plays a vital role in urological patient care.
    • Proactive nutritional management can significantly improve clinical outcomes in urology.
    • Integrating nutritional support enhances the overall effectiveness of urological treatment strategies.