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- Disease-related undernutrition is a serious issue in European hospitals but is often overlooked, prompting the Council of Europe in 1999 to gather data on hospital nutrition programs through a network of national experts.
- The review identified five major challenges in hospital nutritional care: unclear responsibilities, insufficient education, limited patient influence and knowledge, poor cooperation among staff, and lack of management involvement.
- To address these challenges, a coordinated effort from national authorities and hospital personnel is essential for improving nutritional care and support for patients.
Article Abstract
Disease-related undernutrition is significant in European hospitals but is seldom treated or prevented. In 1999, the Council of Europe decided to collect information regarding nutrition programs in hospitals, and for this purpose, a network consisting of national experts from 12 of the Partial Agreement member states was established. The aim was to review the current practices in Europe regarding hospital food provision, to highlight deficiencies, and to issue recommendations to improve the nutritional care and support of hospitalized patients. Five major common problems were identified: 1) lack of clearly defined responsibilities, 2) lack of sufficient education, 3) lack of influence and knowledge of the patients, 4) lack of cooperation between different staff groups, and 5) lack of involvement from the hospital management. To solve the problems highlighted, a combined timely and concerted effort is required from national authorities and hospital staff, including managers, to ensure appropriate nutritional care and support.
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