Risk of Weight Loss in Adult Patients and the Effect of Staffing Registered Dietitians in Kaifukuki (Convalescent) Rehabilitation Wards: A Retrospective Analysis of a Nationwide Survey

Risk of Weight Loss in Adult Patients and the Effect of Staffing Registered Dietitians in Kaifukuki (Convalescent) Rehabilitation Wards: A Retrospective Analysis of a Nationwide Survey

There is scarce evidence regarding the risk of weight loss and the effect of having registered dietitians (RDs) on staff in rehabilitation wards on weight loss. We aimed to examine the effects of RDs in Kaifukuki (convalescent) rehabilitation wards (KRWs) on the prevention of weight loss in adult pa...

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Main Authors: Shinta Nishioka, Yoji Kokura, Takatsugu Okamoto, Masako Takayama, Ichiro Miyai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
body weight loss
registered dietitian
inpatient rehabilitation facility
nutrition care
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/6/753

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