Prevalence and consequences of malnutrition and malnourishment in older individuals admitted to hospital with a hip fracture.
Thang Sieu HanKeefai YeongRadcliffe LiskDavid FluckChristopher H FryPublished in: European journal of clinical nutrition (2020)
Inadequate nutrition is common in patients admitted to hospital with a hip fracture, which in turn predisposes them to a number of complications. More research on nutritional support should be directed to this group to prevent or minimise hip fractures.