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Tight Calorie Control appears to reduce complication rates following hip fracture surgery
June 2014
Tight Calorie Control appears to reduce complication rates following hip fracture surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Tight Calorie Control in geriatric patients following hip fracture decreases complications: A randomized, controlled study
Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb;33(1):23-8. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2013.03.005. Epub 2013 Apr 1.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 geriatric patients admitted to hospital after incurring a hip fracture were randomized to receive either a post-surgery tight calorie control meal plan, or a standard hospital meal plan. The primary aim of this study was to compare the length of hospital stay and presence of complications between the two groups. Upon analysis, tight calorie control appeared to reduce total complication rates an...
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