Specialized High-Protein Oral Nutrition Supplement Improves Home Nutrient Intake of Malnourished Older Adults Without Decreasing Usual Food Intake.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reduced nutrient intake is common in patients after hospitalization, contributing to increased risk for readmission and mortality. Oral nutrition supplements can improve nutrition status and clinical outcomes, but intake of food is prioritized by clinicians. This study examines the impact of a high-protein oral nutrition supplement (S-ONS) on nutrient intake post discharge.

Methods

In a subset of patients (14 S-ONS and 16 placebo) from the NOURISH (Nutrition effect On Unplanned ReadmIssions and Survival in Hospitalized patients) trial, 24-hour dietary recalls were conducted on 3 randomly selected days during the weeks of 30, 60, and 90 days post discharge. Nutrient intake was estimated using Nutrition Data System for Research software. Adequate energy and protein

SUBMITTER: Loman BR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6924274 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature