Nutritional Risk in Frostbite

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Identifier Nutritional_Risk_Frostbite
Title Nutritional Risk in Frostbite
Creator Graves, Caran; Thompson, Callie M.; LaChapelle, Christopher; Fleming, Irma D.; Lewis, Giavonni M.
Subject Evidence-Based Practice; Ill-Housed Persons; Housing Quality; Vulnerable Populations; Healthcare Disparities; Frostbite; Malnutrition; Risk Factors; Poster
Description Introduction: People with frostbite are often unhoused with a history of substance use which can increase the risk of malnutrition. We sought to evaluate malnutrition risk and incidence in those with frostbite admitted to our facility. Methods: Medical records of adults admitted with frostbite in 2019-2021 and with stays >4 days were reviewed. Data included housing status, substance use and nutritional status. Results: A total of 42 patients met inclusion criteria. Most had stable housing (69% housed; 31% unhoused). Alcohol (33%) and drug use (29%) were common in both groups. Three patients were at high risk for malnutrition (self reported weight loss); 31 denied weight loss and 8 did not know. Five patients (12%) received a more focused nutritional assessment but only three (all with reported weight loss) met criteria for malnutrition. Conclusions: We did not identify malnutrition often in this population. The paucity of reported pre-admit weight loss suggest that this risk factor may have limited use to screen for malnutrition. Contrary to published reports, few patients had malnutrition risk factors reported on admission. Reliance on self-reported weight and intake may obscure risk and presents an opportunity for more focused screening in our patients.
Relation is Part of Evidence Based Practice Posters - 2024; Wellness Champion Poster Session - 2024
Publisher Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah
Date Digital 2024
Date 2024
Type Text
Format application/pdf
Rights https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/
Language eng
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Setname ehsl_ebp
ID 2483797
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6s2qnxx
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