Malnutrition is an independent risk factor for patient morbidity and mortality and is
associated with increased healthcare-related costs. However, a major dilemma exists due to …

Background & aims Numerous nutrition screening tools for the hospital setting have been
developed. The aim of this systematic review is to study construct or criterion validity and …

Inflammation and related compensatory mechanisms associated with disease or injury may
cause anorexia and alterations in body composition and stress metabolism. Metabolic …

Background Malnutrition is associated with poor outcomes after stroke. Nutrition screening
tools (NSTs) are used to identify patients at risk of malnutrition, but so far no NST has been …

Background Malnutrition is common after stroke and can affect rehabilitation and healthcare
costs. A comprehensive overview of stroke patients' nutritional condition from the hyperacute …

Dysphagia may predispose stroke patients toward undernutrition and hydration. These
comorbidities increase patient risks for reduced functional outcome and short-term mortality …

Objective To determine whether changes in nutritional status in the first week after acute
ischemic stroke and undernutrition predicts poor clinical outcomes. Design Prospective …

Background: Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a common condition among patients
admitted to hospitals, and it is associated with a worse prognosis and increased mortality …

Background and Purpose: To investigate the prevalence of malnutrition risk in patients with
acute ischemic stroke (AIS) at admission, the association between malnutrition risk and long …

Background and Purpose—The reported prevalence of malnutrition after stroke varies
widely, whereas it remains unclear which of the estimates is most accurate. The aim of this …