The Effectiveness of a High-Protein Liquid Dietary Supplementation

The Effectiveness of a High-Protein Liquid Dietary Supplementation in Improving Nutritional Status of Malnourished Patients in Hospital Care: a Preliminary Study

This study was a double-blind randomized controlled trial conducted to assess the effectiveness of high protein liquid dietary supplementation in malnourished hospitalized patients. The patients were assessed for their nutritional status based on ESPEN 2015 criteria. Patients who experienced malnutrition will be divided into 2 groups, namely the control group which was given a normal protein liquid diet, while the intervention group was given high protein liquid diet supplementation as much as 2 bottles (200 mL) per day for 7-10 days. Furthermore, the nutritional status of the patient was assessed.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Subjects aged ≥ 18 years old to 60 years old
2. Malnutrition hospitalized patient based on European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) 2015 criteria
3. Agreed to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Malignancy
2. Chronic kidney disease stage III-V
3. Decompensated hepatic cirrhosis
4. Allergic to milk or lactose intolerance
5. Could not be randomised and participate in this study by clinical judgement