Risk screening, nutrition assessment and associated factors of malnutrition among elderly inpatients in Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital

Undernutrition is a significant risk factor for mortality, complications, hospital infections, length of hospital stay, quality of life, and prognosis. Patients with proper nutrition will help prevent undernutrition, prevent the development of the disease, and improve the effectiveness of treatment. Nutrition is an integral part of the comprehensive treatment process.