MNT: Interventions for Adults with Malnutrition (2023-25)
Author and Year:
Rufenacht U, Ruhlin M, Wegmann M, et al. 2010
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Nutritional counseling improves quality of life and nutrient intake in hospitalized undernourished patients.
Authors:
Rüfenacht U, Rühlin M, Wegmann M, Imoberdorf R, Ballmer P
Journal:
Nutrition
Year of publication:
2010
Volume:
26
Issue:
1
Page numbers:
53-60
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion criteria were estimated length of hospital stay >/=10 d, unintended loss of body weight >/=5% of usual weight over the previous 2 mo, and loss of appetite.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients who were terminal illness, existing enteral or parenteral nutrition, ongoing nutritional counseling or interventions, e.g., intake of oral nutritional supplements, impaired cognition, and incapability to give consent.
Research Purpose:
Up to 60% of hospitalized patients are undernourished. The study looked at the impact of nutritional therapy on quality of life and food intake.
Blinding efforts:
Study Location:
Switzerland
Source(s) of Funding:
Other
Please specify names of funders:
Funded mainly by the Independent Research Fund of the Department of Internal Medicine of Kantonsspital Winterthur. Additional support was provided by the Federation of the Swiss Medical Nutrition Industry.