High prevalence of malnutrition among hospitalized patients at Kabupaten Bekasi general hospital: A critical need for early nutritional screening
Year: 2025
Type: conference-abstract
Abstract: Malnutrition in hospitals is a critical concern that significantly impacts health outcomes, yet there is a lack of recent prevalence data in Indonesia. Objective: This author initiated a study at Bekasi District Hospital, aiming to enhance awareness of malnutrition screening and assessment. Prompt nutritional interventions within the first 24 hours of hospitalization are crucial to prevent deterioration in nutritional status, reduce morbidity and mortality, shorten hospital stays, and lower healthcare costs.
Source: World Nutrition Journal
Authors: Ni Ketut Ayu Maharani, Yuliyana Kusaeri
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $100
OpenAlex ID: W4414618091
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