Publications by authors named "Melita Andelkovic"
Article Synopsis
- Myosteatosis, characterized by fat buildup in skeletal muscle, is common among patients referred for liver transplantation (LT) and its effects on physical function and clinical outcomes remain uncertain.
- In a study involving 237 patients, those with myosteatosis showed increased frailty and poorer physical function compared to those without, but the impact on hospitalization rates and surgical complications was less clear after adjustments.
- Overall, while myosteatosis is linked to diminished physical abilities, it does not seem to significantly affect the likelihood of receiving a transplant or post-operative complications.
Background: Evidence-based guidelines (EBGs) in the nutrition management of advanced liver disease and enhanced recovery after surgery recommendations state that normal diet should recommence 12-24 h following liver transplantation. This study aimed to compare postoperative nutrition practices to guideline recommendations, explore clinician perceptions regarding feeding after transplant surgery, and implement and evaluate strategies to improve postoperative nutrition practices.
Methods: A pre-post multimethod implementation study was undertaken, guided by the knowledge-to-action framework.