The value of using the subjective global assessment as a nutritional assessment and prognosis prediction tool in inpatient
- VernacularTitle:主观综合性营养评价法在住院病人营养状况及预后评价中的作用
- Author:
Beiwen WU
;
Weixin CAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Subjective global assessment;
Nutritional assessment;
Prognosis
- From:
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition
1997;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The Subjective Global Assessment(SGA) is widely applied in the clinic.The usage and the clinical purpose of SGA is quite different among the various studies.In some studies,SGA proved to be a good screening tool for nutritional risk or a prognostic indicator for poorer outcomes.In several clinical setting,SGA was employed as a "gold standard" method against which new nutritional assessment methods were validated.At present,the different indicators of nutritional assessment reflect the different characteristics of the body's nutritional status changes.The different indicators and methods should be incorporated according to the patient in order to objectively and correctly assess the patient's nutritional status.
