MEDPass versus conventional administration of Oral Nutritional Supplements – a randomized controlled trial comparing coverage of energy and protein requirements
Kurmann, S.; Reber, E.; Schönenberger, K.A.; Schuetz, P.; Uhlmann, K.; Vasiloglou, M.F.; Schoenenberger, A.W.; Bertschi, C.; Sterchi, A.; Stanga, Z. · Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin · 2023 · Heft 3 · S. 1 bis 1
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Introduction Oral nutritional supplements (ONS) are used to reach protein and energy goals in patients at risk of malnutrition [1]. Compliance with ONS can be challenging but may be improved by prescribing ONS in smaller portions with medication rounds (MEDPass) [2]. We compared the likelihood of meeting energy and protein requirements in patients receiving ONS with MEDPass versus conventional administration. Material and Methods The MEDPass Trial is a randomized, controlled, open-label trial conducted on medical and geriatric wards in a University Hospital in Switzerland. The MEDPass group received 50ml of ONS…
