The Effect of Food and Beverage Based Nutritional Supplements in Recipients of Home Care Services at Risk of Malnutrition
The Effect of Food and Beverage Based Nutritional Supplements in Recipients of Home Care Services at Risk of Malnutrition
NCT ID: NCT02029079 Phase: NA Status: COMPLETED Enrollment: 38 Completion: 2013-12
Conditions
Malnutrition
Interventions
E+
Summary
Malnutrition increases the risk of complications and predisposes ti infections through impaired immune response and wound healing. Healthcare costs related to the management of malnourished patients is estimated to be more than double the amount spent managing non- malnourished
The objective of this study is to examine the effect of newly developed energy and nutrients-dense beverage product on the nutritional status among patients at risk of malnutrition.
Primary Outcome
Change in Hand grip strength