Table 2 Patient nutrition assessment information
| Â | Before (n = 20) | After (n = 30) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Height | 0.34 | ||
Mean ± SD | 1.7 ± 0.1 | 1.7 ± 0.1 |  |
Weight | 0.92 | ||
Mean ± SD | 79.3 ± 26.8 | 81.8 ± 27.3 |  |
Body Mass Index (kg|m2) | 0.75 | ||
Mean ± SD | 26.9 ± 6.7 | 29.5 ± 11.2 |  |
Weight used in calculation of nutrition prescription | 0.001 | ||
Actual Body Weight (ABW) | 10 (50.0%) | 21 (70.0%) | Â |
Estimated | 7 (35.0%) | 5(16.7%) | Â |
Adjusted by 25% (ABW × 0.25 + Ideal body weight) | 1 (5.0%) | 4 (13.3%) |  |
No assessment completed | 1 (5.0%) | 0 | Â |
Other, please specify | 1 (5.0%) | 0 | Â |
Method used to calculate energy requirement | 0.29 | ||
Ireton-Jones Equation | 17 (85.0%) | 29 (96.7%) | Â |
Weight based: 30-35 Kcal/Kg | 1 (5.0%) | 1 (3.3%) | Â |
Other, please specify | 2 (10.0%) | 0 | Â |
Prescribed energy intake (kcals) | 0.19 | ||
Mean ± SD | 1983.8 ± 504.1 | 1831.2 ± 293.3 |  |
Prescribed protein intake (g) | 0.29 | ||
Mean ± SD | 88.6 ± 20.2 | 83.2 ± 13.4 |  |
Prescribed energy intake by weight (kcals|kg) | 0.18 | ||
Mean ± SD | 26.4 ± 6.6 | 24.0 ± 5.9 |  |
Prescribed protein intake by weight (g|kg) | 0.13 | ||
Mean ± SD | 1.2 ± 0.4 | 1.1 ± 0.2 |  |