Avaliação nutricional e eficácia de um menu hospitalar entre pacientes onco-hematológicos

Abstract

The objective of this research was to identify the nutritional status e and the effectiveness of implementing a Menu in an oncology inpatient unit. This is an experimental study, of a quantitative nature, carried out in a University Hospital in southern Brazil. Data collection took place through the application of questionnaires. Patients with less than 75% acceptance of the diet were included. They received a Menu, which allowed them to choose the preparations they would like to receive. 22 patients participated in the research. The main complaints were: lack of appetite; dysgeusia; nausea; early satiety; tiredness; no motivation to eat meals; concern; anxiety. Neither the classification of thinness in adults nor muscle depletion was identified. Of the 12 adults, 1 had significant weight loss and 5 had severe weight loss. Of the 10 elderly people, 3 were underweight according to BMI, 3 had muscle depletion based on calf circumference, 3 had moderate depletion and 1 had mild depletion, considering arm circumference. Two elderly people had significant weight loss and 5 had severe weight loss. There was a significant difference (p=0.016) between food intake before and after applying the Menu. An increase acceptance of the diet was noted in all meals offered, except supper. Acceptance after using the Menu had a significant correlation with increased appetite (p=0.022), improved mood (p=<0.001) and improved food intake (p=0.027). Thus, it can be seen that the Menu seems to increase the food acceptance of hospitalized patients and influence emotional issues.