The risk of malnutrition in patients with spinal cord injury during inpatient rehabilitation - a longitudinal cohort study
Flury, I.; Mueller, G.; Perret, C. · Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin · 2023 · Heft 3 · S. 1 bis 1
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Introduction Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) show an increased risk of malnutrition. Studies found that about 50% of patients with a recent SCI are affected by malnutrition when they enter a rehabilitation institution1,2. However, there is a lack of data during the course and at discharge of initial rehabilitation as well as missing knowledge about the factors promoting such a risk. The aim of this study was to assess the risk of malnutrition in individuals with SCI 3 months post injury and at the end of inpatient rehabilitation and to identify factors associated with a high risk of malnutrition. Material…