Journal article
Enteral nutrition on discharge from intensive care and 30-day unplanned readmission: An exploratory, retrospective study of association
Abstract
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Individuals who survive critical illness are often malnourished with inadequate oral nutrient intake after leaving the intensive care unit (ICU). Enteral nutrition (EN) improves nutrient intake but there is limited evidence on the impact of maintaining EN after discharge from the ICU. The objective of this exploratory study was to understand the association between EN maintenance after ICU and 30-day unplanned hospital …
Authors
ApSimon M; Steel C; Johnston C; Winder B; Cohen S; Reichert H; Armstrong D
Journal
Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, Vol. 61, , pp. 15–21
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
6 2024
DOI
10.1016/j.clnesp.2024.03.002
ISSN
2405-4577