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[Malnutrition common in Swedish hospitals. Risk of complications and prolonged care increases]
J Larsson1, M Andersson, N Askelöf
1Kirurgiska kliniken, Universitetssjukhuset, Huddinge.
Abstract:
The occurrence of malnutrition has been investigated at four hospitals and the underlaying factors evaluated. The results suggest that malnutrition is still a manifest clinical problem at Swedish hospitals, and that it is associated with an increased risk of complications and prolonged care. During hospitalisation a negative nitrogen and energy balance is observed. It is important to identify patients at risk, as the prevention of undernourishment would appear to be a more effective approach than the treatment of established malnutrition.
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