Insufficient Calorie Intake Worsens Post-Discharge Quality of Life and Increases Readmission Burden in Heart Failure.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between calorie intake and post-discharge outcomes in hospitalized patients with heart failure (HF).

Background

Malnutrition increases adverse outcomes in HF, and dietary sodium restriction may inadvertently worsen nutritional intake.

Methods

In a dietary intervention trial, baseline nutritional intake in HF inpatients was estimated using the Block Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), and the Nutritional Risk Index (NRI) was calculated. Insufficient calorie intake was defined as <90% of metabolic needs, and a 15-point micronutrient deficiency score was created. Adjusted linear, logistic, and negative binomial regression were used to evaluate associations between insufficient calorie intake and qualit

SUBMITTER: Bilgen F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9210452 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature