Characteristics and Outcomes of Adult Inpatients With Malnutrition.

Michael T VestMia A PapasMary ShaperoPatty McGrawAmanda CapizziClaudine Jurkovitz

Published in: JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition (2017)

Malnutrition is underrecognized by physicians. However, further research is needed to determine if physician recognition and treatment of malnutrition can improve outcomes. The most important criteria for identifying malnourished patients in our cohort were weight loss and reduced energy intake.

Keyphrases

weight loss
primary care
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
emergency department
bariatric surgery
prognostic factors
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
physical activity
young adults
insulin resistance
glycemic control