Research
Mixed
Malnutrition is a preventable and reversible condition that worsens clinical outcomes, increases morbidity and mortality, and increases healthcare costs if left undetected.
Recognize malnutrition as a distinct, treatable disease, not just a side effect of aging or illness. Early identification and intervention can reverse the condition and significantly improve patient survival and recovery rates.
StrongSupportsHIGH confidence
However, malnutrition is preventable and mostly reversible with early adequate nutritional therapy. It often remains undetected due to lack of awareness, knowledge, and clinical protocols to identify and treat this problem within hospitals.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple citations [3,4,7,10-14] linking malnutrition to increased morbidity, mortality, and costs.
Source
Nutritional Risk Screening and Assessment
Emilie Reber et al. · Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2019
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