Use of a Hypercaloric and Hyperprotein Supplement Enriched with Immunonutrients in Multi-pathological Malnourished Patients to Improve the Incidence and Prevalence of Pressure Sores

Use of a Hypercaloric and Hyperprotein Supplement Enriched with Immunonutrients in Multi-pathological Malnourished Patients to Improve the Incidence and Prevalence of Pressure Sores: a Randomized Controlled Trial

The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a hypercaloric, hyperproteic enteral formula enriched with immunonutrients in preventing and treating pressure injuries in hospitalized malnourished patients.

Participants will take enteral formula (a complete hyperproteic and hypercaloric oral nutritional supplement with a fibre mixture enriched in omega 3, L-arginine and nucleotides, providing vitamin C and Zinc) or a hyperproteic and hypercaloric oral nutritional supplement with fibre mixture every day for 30 days.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hospitalized chronic patients with complex needs in the Internal Medicine Department of a regional hospital.
• Malnourished or at risk of malnutrition.
• Moderate-high risk of developing pressure-related injuries or the presence of pressure-related injuries.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Limitations in oral intake (due to pathologies, state of health, among others).
• Contraindications for using the oral route and digestive intolerance or allergy to any of the components of the products.