Publications by authors named "Camilla Crippa"
Article Synopsis
- - Hospital malnutrition is prevalent in elderly patients with neurological issues, with 46.34% at risk of malnutrition and 62.20% classified as malnourished according to screening tools.
- - The study included 82 elderly patients, finding that only 45.12% were able to manage their food intake independently, which is linked to longer hospital stays.
- - Recognizing malnutrition risks early, especially regarding food and water intake autonomy, is crucial for the proper care of these vulnerable patients.
Article Synopsis
- Malnutrition is rising globally, especially among older adults in hospitals, due to the unappealing nature of standard homogenised diets (HSD) that can lead to poor food intake.
- A study in Italy compared a Standard Homogenised Diet (HSD) with a Modified Homogenised Diet (HMD) and found that patients on HMD had better caloric intake and significantly higher scores for taste and palatability.
- Additionally, HMD was more cost-efficient, costing EUR 0.53 less per day, and produced less food waste compared to HSD, indicating that HMD improves patient satisfaction and sustainability in meal management.
