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Nutritional Status of Korean Hospitalized Patients: A Multi-Center Preliminary Survey
Journal of Clinical Nutrition ; : 71-78, 2014.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-226863
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study is to examine the prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalized patients aged 18 years old or older at the time of admission in Korea.

METHODS:

This multi-center, preliminary survey included patients over 18 years old who were admitted on a given day from six hospitals in Korea. Nutritional status was assessed using Subjective Global Assessment tool. Data collected included hospital characteristics, patient characteristics, nutrition screening, and nutrition assessment.

RESULTS:

Among the 99 patients recruited (47 males, 47.5%), 18 (18.2%) and 2 (2.0%) patients were moderately malnourished and severely malnourished, respectively. The mean age of the malnourished group was older than that of the well-nourished group (49.7+/-17.1 vs. 60.5+/-13.6 years old, P-value=0.010). Patients admitted for medical treatment were more malnourished than those admitted for surgical treatment.

CONCLUSION:

Results of the multi-center preliminary survey showed 20.2% prevalence of malnutrition on admission. A national survey was piloted and will be followed by full implementation.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Nutrition Assessment / Mass Screening / Nutritional Status / Prevalence / Malnutrition / Inpatients / Korea Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Clinical Nutrition Year: 2014 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Nutrition Assessment / Mass Screening / Nutritional Status / Prevalence / Malnutrition / Inpatients / Korea Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Clinical Nutrition Year: 2014 Type: Article