Article: Risk of Weight Loss in Adult Patients and the Effect of Staffing Registered Dietitians in Kaifukuki (Convalescent) Rehabilitation Wards: A Retrospective Analysis of a Nationwide Survey.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
2021 Volume 9, Issue 6
Abstract: There is scarce evidence regarding the risk of weight loss and the effect of having registered dietitians (RDs) on staff in rehabilitation wards on weight loss. We aimed to examine the effects of RDs in Kaifukuki (convalescent) rehabilitation wards (KRWs) ...
Abstract | There is scarce evidence regarding the risk of weight loss and the effect of having registered dietitians (RDs) on staff in rehabilitation wards on weight loss. We aimed to examine the effects of RDs in Kaifukuki (convalescent) rehabilitation wards (KRWs) on the prevention of weight loss in adult patients. Data from 2-year nationwide annual surveys on KRWs in Japan were retrospectively analysed. Weight loss was defined as loss of ≥5% weight during the KRW stay. Risk of weight loss in class 1 KRWs (obligated to provide nutrition care) was compared with that in class 2-6 KRWs (not obligated). Risk of weight loss in class 2-6 KRWs with RDs was compared to those without. Overall, 17.7% of 39,417 patients lost weight. Class 1 KRWs showed a lower risk of weight loss than class 2-6 KRWs (17.3% vs. 18.5%, |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2021-06-18 |
Publishing country | Switzerland |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2721009-1 |
ISSN | 2227-9032 |
ISSN | 2227-9032 |
DOI | 10.3390/healthcare9060753 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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