NGHIÊN CỨU TÌNH HÌNH VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN ĐẾN NGUY CƠ SUY DINH DƯỠNG THEO NRS-2002 Ở BỆNH NHÂN NỘI TRÚ TẠI BỆNH VIỆN TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y DƯỢC CẦN THƠ

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition risk among hospitalized patients. Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 150 inpatients at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital from 2024-2025. Nutritional risk was assessed using the NRS-2002 scores. Results: The prevalence of malnutrition risk based on NRS-2002 was 48.7%. Statistically significant associated factors included age ≥60 years, low BMI, and religious affiliation. Patients aged ≥60 years had significantly higher malnutrition risk (65.9%) compared to those under 60 years (24.2%). All patients classified as malnourished based on BMI had NRS-2002 scores ≥3. The NRS-2002 scores positively correlated with age (ρ=0.59), indicating higher risk with increasing age, and negatively correlated with BMI (ρ=-0.59), demonstrating higher risk with lower BMI. Conclusion: Routine nutritional screening with NRS-2002 and strengthened nutritional counseling are recommended to enhance treatment outcomes for hospitalized patients.