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Nutritional assessment: indications and applications

A Barrocas, G E Bain, A Alonso

    Journal of the National Medical Association
    |May 1, 1980
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    Approximately 50% of hospitalized patients are malnourished. Nutritional assessments and early support can prevent complications, reduce hospital stays, and lower mortality rates.

    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Nutrition
    • Hospital Medicine
    • Patient Outcomes

    Background:

    • Malnutrition is prevalent in hospitalized patients, affecting roughly 50% of individuals.
    • Objective measures of protein, caloric status, and immunocompetence indicate significant nutritional deficiencies.
    • Subclinical or early clinical malnutrition can lead to severe complications if not addressed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalized patients.
    • To emphasize the importance of early nutritional assessment and intervention.
    • To demonstrate how nutritional support impacts patient outcomes and healthcare costs.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing objective measures to assess protein and caloric status.
    • Evaluating immunocompetence as an indicator of nutritional status.

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  • Implementing a collaborative approach involving hospital personnel for nutritional assessments.

    • Main Results:

    • Objective assessments reveal approximately 50% of hospitalized patients are malnourished.
    • Early nutritional support, guided by assessments, can prevent complications.
    • Informed decisions based on data lead to reduced hospitalization and lower mortality.

    Conclusions:

    • Routine nutritional assessment is crucial for identifying and managing malnutrition in hospitals.
    • Early nutritional intervention improves patient outcomes, including reduced septic and mortality rates.
    • Proactive nutritional management contributes to decreased hospitalization duration and associated costs.