Nutritional Interventions for Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Hip Fracture Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objective

Pressure ulcers represent a significant complication in patients with reduced mobility, such as those recovering from hip fractures. In the present study, we aimed to comprehensively assess the impact of oral nutritional interventions on the development of pressure ulcers in hip fracture patients via a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled studies evaluating the effectiveness of oral nutritional supplements compared with standard care.

Methods

In accordance with PRISMA standards, this systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled studies evaluated the effectiveness of any type of oral nutritional supplements compared with standard care in hip fracture patients. The risk of bias was evaluated using the Cochrane ROB2 tool for randomized con

SUBMITTER: Moran JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11858231 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature