[How to assess the nutritional status of my patient]

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

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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.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Original Article)
Division/Institute:	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)