05 February 2026 : Clinical Research
Optimizing Clinical Nutrition Management for Elderly Hospitalized Patients: Current Practices and Insights
Boshi Wang A 1*, Lin Shao B 1, Xue Zhang D 1, Shilong Zhao F 1, Peng Liu D 1DOI: 10.12659/MSM.950681
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e950681
Table 4 Hospitalization duration by nutrition consultation status.
| Project | Length of stay M (P25, P75) | Z | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition doctor’s advice | −2.96 | 0.00 | |
| Carry out | 12.00 (18.50–30.00) | ||
| Not implemented | 15.00 (35.00–52.00) | −5.55 | |
| Consultation time after admission | 0.00 | ||
| ≤7 days | 15.00 (10.75–21.25) | ||
| >7 days | 27.00 (17.00–40.25) |