Undernutrition in hospital patients.

Susan Holmes

Journal: Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) 2003;17(19):45-52; quiz 54-5

PMID: 12613424

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Abstract

Undernutrition is a serious condition affecting significant numbers of patients in hospital. It increases the risk of mortality, delays recovery and increases the cost of hospitalisation. The prevention of undernutrition in hospital patients should be a priority for all healthcare professionals and requires a collaborative multidisciplinary approach.

Address: Canterbury Christ Church, University College, Canterbury, Kent.

DOI: 10.7748/ns2003.01.17.19.45.c3333

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MeSH Terms: Basal Metabolism, Energy Intake, Food Service, Hospital, Hospital Costs, Humans, Inpatients, Nurse's Role, Nutrition Assessment, Nutritional Status, Protein-Energy Malnutrition, Risk Factors