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Nutritional State and Care Pathway of Hospitalized Malnourished Patients, Within 3 Months of Admission
Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital
Summary
Malnourished patients are at risk of many complications, including infections, pressure ulcers and readmissions. Little is known about their care pathway after hospital discharge. This study aims to determine care pathways of malnourished patients after hospital discharge and to determine what they need to better take care of their malnutrition.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
75
Start Date
2020-02-04
Completion Date
2021-04-12
Last Updated
2026-06-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Malnourished patients
Data of included patients will be recorded during hospitalization using medical charts. Every patient will be contacted by phone 3 months after hospital discharge. A sample of patients and their caregivers will be interviewed to better understand their perception of malnutrition and what they need to better take care of malnutrition.
Locations (1)
Rennes University Hospital
Rennes, France