The prevalence of malnutrition among critically ill children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Critically ill children have a lower nutritional reserve, compounding the restricted food intake during intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital stays, and scarce data are available to point out the problem. Therefore, this review aimed to assess the pooled prevalence of malnutrition among critically ill children.

Methodology

This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the JBI methodology for systematic reviews of prevalence and incidence. Databases including, PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL/EBSCO, HINARI, Google Scholar, and gray literatures were used to find relevant articles. Eligible studies were critically appraised by two independent reviewers. Systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted using STATA 17 software. Funnel plot and at the 5% significance

SUBMITTER: Abera EG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10662698 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature