Leuenberger, M S; Joray, M L; Kurmann, S; Stanga, Z (2012). [How to assess the nutritional status of my patient]. Praxis - schweizerische Rundschau für Medizin, 101(5), pp. 307-15. Bern: Huber 10.1024/1661-8157/a000857
Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)Protein-energy-malnutrition is a growing problem in industrialised countries. Many studies have found malnourishment in 20-60% of hospitalized medical or surgical patients, as well as out-patients. Malnutrition negatively influences patients' prognosis, immune system, muscle strength, and quality of life. As it is a largely treatable co-morbidity, systematic screening for malnutrition and effective management will improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Early diagnosis and assessment depends on a simple and standardised screening tool that identifies at-risk patients, allowing the medical team in charge to solve patients' nutritional problems with an interdisciplinary approach.
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Journal Article (Original Article) |
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04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Endocrinology (DFKE) > Clinic of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition 04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Gastro-intestinal, Liver and Lung Disorders (DMLL) > Clinic of Visceral Surgery and Medicine |
UniBE Contributor: |
Leuenberger, Michèle Simone, Joray, Maya Lucia, Stanga, Zeno |
Subjects: |
600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health |
ISSN: |
1661-8157 |
Publisher: |
Huber |
Language: |
German |
Submitter: |
Factscience Import |
Date Deposited: |
04 Oct 2013 14:26 |
Last Modified: |
02 Mar 2023 23:21 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1024/1661-8157/a000857 |
PubMed ID: |
22377978 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/9374 (FactScience: 215087) |
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