Table 3 Nutrition status of the study participants by Patient Scored Subjective Global assessment
Variable | Description | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
Nutrition status | Well-nourished (SGA-A) | 325 | 69.0 |
Moderate or suspected Malnutrition(SGA-B) | 93 | 19.7 | |
Severely Malnourished(SGA-C) | 53 | 11.3 | |
PGSGA score | Mean(SD) | 6.76(5.17) | |
PGSGA score classification | Reassurance and follow up | 81 | 17.2 |
Nutrition Education | 67 | 14.2 | |
Symptom management/Nutrition counseling | 164 | 34.8 | |
Critical Nutrition Care | 159 | 33.8 | |