Malnutrition
Conditions
Brief summary
This study includes pre and post-Quality Improvement Program groups. A nutrition-focused Quality Improvement Program will be implemented to assess the health and economic outcomes in malnourished hospitalized patients.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University Medical Center, Vietnam
Abbott Nutrition
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* Subject is at risk / malnourished, defined by an MST score ≥ 2 the first 24 hours post hospital admission * Patients are admitted for the following diagnoses: Respiratory, Digestive Surgery, Cardiology, General Internal Medicine (including Endocrinology), and Gastrointestinal * Patient is able to consume foods and beverages orally * Patients with life expectancy ≥ 30 days * Patient is literate and willing to voluntarily sign and date Informed Consent Form (ICF)
Exclusion criteria
* Subject has severe dementia or delirium and has no dedicated caregiver who could assure their compliance with QIP study requirements * Subject has an eating disorder, history of significant neurological or psychiatric disorder, or other conditions that may interfere with study product consumption or compliance with study protocol procedures * Subject is known to be allergic or intolerant to any ingredient found in the study products * Subject is pregnant * Subject is intubated, receiving tube feeding or parenteral nutrition
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Length of Stay | From Date of Admission until Date of Discharge or Death from any cause, assessed through follow up (30-day Post Discharge) | Chart Review |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Resource Utilization | Hospital Admission to 30-day Post Discharge | Chart Review |
Countries
Vietnam
Outcome results
None listed