Malnutrition Risk Among Hospitalized Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Association With Hospital Length
A study finds high malnutrition risk in hospitalized Type 2 diabetes patients, linked to longer stays and poor outcomes. Early malnutrition screening, proper nutrition support, and a multidisciplinary care team are crucial for improved clinical care and cost-effectiveness.
Authors
- Omar Gatera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5001-377X)
- Jeannine Ahishakiye
- Harriet Gyamfuah Adu‐Amoah
- Reverien Niyomwungeri
- Philémon Kwizera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1894-4709)
Institutions
- University of Rwanda (RW)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali (RW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Public Health Challenges
- Published
- 2024-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.70011
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.65