Effects of enteral protein supplements on nutritional status and clinical outcome in unconscious elderly malnourished patients

Gulsen Atalay, Betul; Yagmur, Cahide; Nursal, Tarik; Atalay, Hakan; Sezgin, NURZEN; Giray, Semih; Selcuk, Haldun

doi:10.1111/1747-0080.12081

Effects of enteral protein supplements on nutritional status and clinical outcome in unconscious elderly malnourished patients

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Gulsen Atalay B., Yagmur C., Nursal T., Atalay H., Sezgin N. , Giray S., ...More

NUTRITION & DIETETICS, vol.71, no.2, pp.66-72, 2014 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 71 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.1111/1747-0080.12081
Title of Journal : NUTRITION & DIETETICS
Page Numbers: pp.66-72

Abstract

Aim: Unconscious malnourished patients have reduced serum proteins. Enteral protein supplements may improve their nutritional status and clinical outcome. Our aim for the present study was to determine the effect on nutritional status and patient prognosis of enteral protein supplementation in tube-fed hospitalised unconscious elderly malnourished patients.