Effect of Nutritional Intervention on Hospitalized Patients

Dear Colleagues,

Nutritional intervention plays a vital role in the clinical outcomes of hospitalized patients. Hospitalization is often involved in most disease situations that involve impaired dietary status and a diminishment of food intake. Malnutrition has been consistently linked to more extended hospital stays, higher infection rates, delayed wound healing, and increased morbidity and mortality. Evidence shows that timely nutritional screening, individualized diet planning, and oral supplements or enteral/parenteral nutrition, when necessary, can significantly improve recovery rates, functional status, and overall quality of life. This collection intends to highlight the impact of nutritional strategies across diverse patient populations, emphasizing early assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practices. By integrating nutrition into standard care, hospitals can optimize clinical outcomes and reduce healthcare costs and readmission rates.

Dr. Nuno Borges
Dr. Diana Martins
Prof. Dr. Fernando Mendes
Guest Editors

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