Adequacy of Energy and Protein Intake and its Associated Factors among Hospitalized Elderly in Klang Valley Hospitals

Md Kamal, Nur Hanis Insyirah (2022) Adequacy of Energy and Protein Intake and its Associated Factors among Hospitalized Elderly in Klang Valley Hospitals. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Inadequate energy and protein intake during hospitalization can increase the risk of malnutrition, infection and delay wound healing, resulting in higher costs and length of stay. Thus, this study aimed to determine the adequacy of energy and protein intake and its associated factors among hospitalized elderly. This study included 127 subjects aged >60 years from three hospitals in Klang Valley: Hospital Pengajar Universiti Putra Malaysia (HPUPM), Hospital Selayang and Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) using purposive and convenience sampling. A review of medical record, measurements and face-to-face interview was conducted to complete the questionnaire. The dietary intake was assessed using 24-hour dietary recall and was classified as adequate intake for >75% while <75% as inadequate intake. Pearson correlation and Chi-Square test analysed associations of selected factors with adequacy of energy and protein intake. Based on the analysis, majority of hospitalized elderly had inadequate energy (83.5%) and protein (78.7%). A significant association were found between marital status and risk of malnutrition with energy adequacy. Besides, a significant association was found between number of comorbidities, presence of multimorbidity, chronic kidney disease, dental status and risk of malnutrition with protein adequacy. A better understanding of factors associated with adequacy of energy and protein intake is necessary to prevent complication during hospitalization and improve recovery process. This assists policy makers and healthcare professional teams in offering clinical guidance and interventions to address health-related nutrition issues particularly on nutritional intake to prevent higher hospital admission rate and decrease in health status.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Mr Khoirul Asrimi Md Nor
Date Deposited:	15 Aug 2023 07:25
Last Modified:	15 Aug 2023 07:25
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/961

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