Prevalence of malnutrition in rehabilitation patients.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: utritional status; Nutritional status; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12605000333617
• Lead Sponsor: Professor Maria Crotty

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2005-09-07
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 133

Inclusion Criteria

Admission for inpatient rehabilitation between April and July 2003, able to be consented within four days of admission.

Exclusion Criteria

Less than 65 years of age, medically unstable.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mini Nutritional Assessment[At baseline]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Estimated Body Mass Index[Measured at baseline.];Mid arm circumference[Measured at baseline.];Tricep skinfold thickness[Measured at baseline.];Corrected arm muscle area[Measured at baseline.];Modified Barthel Index and Assessment of Quality of Life.[At baseline and at 90 days.];Length of stay in rehabilitation, admission to higher level of care.[At 90 days.]