Silent Epidemic Malnutrition is considered the silent epidemic in acute care hospitals. Often unrecognized and undiagnosed in the hectic environment of the acute hospital setting, both patients and hospitals are being negatively impacted by this highly prevalent condition. Decades of research show that malnourishment can have a detrimental effect on patients’ recovery and lead to a higher risk of complications such as compromised immune systems, infections, delayed wound healing, and general muscle wasting. Delivering Care Hospitals also feel the burden of these adverse patient complications … Continue reading The Hidden Costs of Malnutrition on Australian Hospitals