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Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Pharmacotherapy Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
ISSN: 1596-5996 EISSN: 1596-5996
Vol. 15, No. 6, 2016, pp. 1321-1325
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Bioline Code: pr16175
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 15, No. 6, 2016, pp. 1321-1325
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Complications associated with malnutrition in elective surgical patients in a Malaysian setting
Latiff, Nur S Mohd Abdul; Ahmad, Nurulumi & Islahudin, Farida
Abstract
Purpose: To identify the level of malnutrition and complications observed in Malaysia.
Methods: A prospective, observational study was conducted with the objectives of identifying the
degree of malnutrition, complications and the need for nutritional support in elective surgical patients.
Collection of data was performed in local tertiary hospitals using a Patient Generated Subjective Global
Assessment (PG - SGA) nutritional screening tool and medical records.
Results: A total of 50 patients electively admitted for surgery were included. The results demonstrated
that there was a significant increase in malnourished patients post-surgery compared to pre-surgery (p
= 0.0001). Most interesting was the significant number of complications observed post-surgery
compared to pre-surgery (p = 0.035) which was associated to the poor level of nutrition. The most
common type of complications noted post-surgery were nosocomial infection, wound infection and
readmission.
Conclusion: Malnutrition is prevalent pre- and post-operatively in Malaysia. Therefore, focus on the
outcome of these malnourished patients should be performed to reduce complications associated with
poor nutrition.
Keywords
Malnutrition; Nutrition; Surgery; Complications
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