This study evaluates the nutritional status of palliative care patients receiving enteral tube feeding. It aims to assess their condition using nutritional screening tools, anthropometric measurements and biochemical data to improve standards of care, patient safety and outcomes. The study will take place at a state hospital palliative care clinic from November 2024 to March 2025, with a possible extension to June 2025. Participants will be adults aged 18 years and older undergoing enteral tube feeding. Informed consent will be obtained, and data collection will include in-person interviews, patient questionnaires, food consumption records completed by family members, and biochemical data from medical records. Nutritional information will be analyzed using BeBIS software, and SPSS will be used for statistical analysis. The study aims to create effective nutrition plans, improve clinical protocols, and improve healthcare outcomes. By addressing gaps in the literature, particularly regarding enteral tube feeding in palliative care, this research will benefit patients, families, healthcare providers, and institutions. Anticipated benefits include improved patient care, reduced complications, shorter hospital stays, and cost savings to the healthcare system.
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Malnutrition Status - NRS-2002 Score
Timeframe: 7 days after admission to the palliative care unit
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Timeframe: 7 days after admission to the palliative care unit
Upper Mid-Arm Circumference
Timeframe: 7 days after admission to the palliative care unit
Skinfold Thickness
Timeframe: 7 days after admission to the palliative care unit
Enteral Nutrition Record
Timeframe: 7 days after admission to the palliative care unit
Food Consumption Record
Timeframe: 7 days after admission to the palliative care unit
Nutritional Biomarker Index
Timeframe: 7 days after admission to the palliative care unit