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Prevalence of Hospital Malnutrition in Adult Patients

NCT02508974 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 2126

Last updated 2018-06-01

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Summary

Malnutrition of patients on admission to hospitals are estimated to be as high as 60%, although the prevalence varies between countries. The impact of malnutrition on patient recovery and discharge is severe, with extensive cost implications. This study aims to assess the prevalence of at risk for malnutrition among adult patients admitted to hospital across 3 countries on the African continent.

Conditions

  • Malnutrition

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Stellenbosch

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Renee Blaauw, PhD · University of Stellenbosch

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-01-31
Primary Completion
2017-12-31
Completion
2017-12-31

Countries

  • South Africa

Study Locations

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