Nutritional Status of COPD Patients During Hospitalization
Author Information
Author(s): Gupta Barkha, Kant Surya, Mishra Rachna, Verma Sanjay
Primary Institution: C.S.M. Medical University, Lucknow, India
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess the nutritional status of COPD patients with acute exacerbation and evaluate the relationships between nutritional indices and pulmonary function parameters.
Conclusion
Malnutrition is prevalent among hospitalized COPD patients with acute exacerbation and is related to their lung function and duration of hospital stay.
Supporting Evidence
- 83 COPD patients were evaluated for nutritional status and lung function.
- Patients had a mean weight loss of approximately 5 kg in the previous six months.
- All subjects had low BMI and MUAC significantly below predicted levels.
- The correlation between body weight and FEV1/FVC% was good (r = 0.648).
- Lower BMI was associated with longer hospital stays.
Takeaway
Patients with COPD often lose weight and become malnourished when they are hospitalized, which can make it harder for them to recover.
Methodology
A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 83 COPD patients hospitalized with acute exacerbation, assessing lung function and nutritional status through spirometry and anthropometric measurements.
Limitations
The study is limited by a relatively small sample size.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 56.75 years, 73 males and 10 females, with a smoking history among 48.99% former smokers, 33.73% current smokers, and 18.07% non-smokers.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.003
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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