Publications by authors named "E Starace"
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is linked to altered nutritional status due to increased catabolism, leading to muscle mass loss. This study aims to identify and map available evidence regarding multidisciplinary interventions focused on prevention, diagnosis and nutrition education, as well as the role of diet, to prevent and manage malnutrition in patients with COPD.
Methods: A scoping review was conducted using the Cochrane, PubMed/Medline, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.
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.