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The feeding of patients in hospital: a review
P C McGlone1, J W Dickerson, G J Davies
1Nutrition Research Centre, South Bank University, London.
Journal of the Royal Society of Health
|October 1, 1995
Abstract:
The feeding of patients in hospitals is a topical issue. This review considers the development of feeding practices in British hospitals and highlights disturbing aspects which may have a bearing on recovery. The issues highlighted may also exacerbate the problem of hospital-induced malnutrition. There is little evidence that the provision of food per se is a cause for concern. It is rather the many other factors which may contribute to the patients consuming an in adequate diet.