Risk of Malnutrition at the University Hospital Leipzig: Results from Nrs Initial Screening of the Years 2020-2023
Nierling, A.; Schlögl, H.; Selig, L.; Stummvoll, M. · Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin · 2025 · Heft 2 · S. 1 bis 1
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Introduction: Malnutrition in hospitalized patients is frequent and linked to increased morbidity, longer hospital stays and disadvantageous outcomes. Detecting malnourished patients and offering nutritional support leads to a clinical benefit and cost savings. To optimize screening and support, current data about prevalence in medical disciplines is crucial. Objectives: Our study aimed to estimate the rick of malnutrition at the different specialties of the University Hospital of Leipzig (UKL) in the years 2020-2023. Methods: The initial test of nutritional risk score 2002 (NRS) was routinely performed in all p…