This observational study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of malnutrition in diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) patients and its association with prolonged length of stay (LOS). Using the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria, malnutrition was identified in 38.36% of 219 DFU patients. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed BMI, serum albumin (Alb), HbA1c, ulcer infection, LOS, and ankle-brachial index (ABI) as independent risk factors for malnutrition. Malnourished patients had a 2.857 times higher likelihood of prolonged LOS (P=0.001). The study highlights the high prevalence of malnutrition in DFU patients and its strong association with prolonged hospitalization, emphasizing the importance of implementing GLIM criteria for early diagnosis and intervention.
Publisher
Nutrition and Diabetes
Published On
May 16, 2024
Authors
Qian Ran, Weiwei Xu, Xili Zhao, Hang Sun, Li Liu, Yunqiu Luo
Tags
malnutrition
diabetic foot ulcer
risk factors
length of stay
GLIM criteria
hospitalization
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