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The use of prognostic nutritional index (PNI) and selected inflammatory indicators for predicting malnutrition in COVID-19 patients: A retrospective study.
Al-Shami, Islam; Hourani, Huda M Al; Alkhatib, Buthaina.
  • Al-Shami I; Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan. Electronic address: islamk@hu.edu.jo.
  • Hourani HMA; Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan. Electronic address: hhourani@hu.edu.jo.
  • Alkhatib B; Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa 13133, Jordan. Electronic address: bkhatib@hu.edu.jo.
J Infect Public Health ; 16(2): 280-285, 2023 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2165589
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Malnutrition causes diverse alterations in the immune system, and COVID-19 is an infection affecting the immune system, consequently leading to malnutrition.

AIMS:

This study aimed to investigate the use of prognostic nutritional index (PNI) and selected inflammatory indices for malnutrition screening among COVID-19 hospitalized patients. MATERIAL AND

METHODOLOGY:

This is a single-center retrospective study that enrolled 289 hospitalized COVID-19 patients between 1st January to 30th April 2021, their median age was 59 years. Demographic and biochemical data were collected from patients' records. The PNI, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and an early warning score to predict mortality risk (ANDC) were calculated. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed. A P-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

RESULTS:

about 30 % of patients were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), and ICU patients had significantly higher levels of white blood cell (WBCs) count, neutrophils, C-reactive protein (C-RP), and D-dimer (P < 0.05). On the other hand, they had significantly lower levels of lymphocytes and serum albumin (P < 0.001; for both). Those with high ANDC scores were more likely to develop severe conditions affecting nutritional status compared to non-ICU (OR = 1.04, 95 % CI1.014-1.057; P < 0.001). ANDC showed good discrimination ability with an AUC of 0.784 (cut-off value > 68.19 score).

CONCLUSION:

It is suggested that ANDC could be used as a predictor for nutritional status and severity in COVID-19 hospitalized patients.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Malnutrition / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans / Middle aged Language: English Journal: J Infect Public Health Journal subject: Communicable Diseases / Public Health Year: 2023 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Malnutrition / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans / Middle aged Language: English Journal: J Infect Public Health Journal subject: Communicable Diseases / Public Health Year: 2023 Document Type: Article