Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to identify demographic, clinical, and nutritional factors related to malnutrition in community-dwelling patients with schizophrenia. Design and Methods: We used a descriptive cross-sectional design. Between June and July 2016, 188 community-dwelling patients with schizophrenia were included in this study. Findings: Of the 188 participants, 4.3% were classified as malnourished, and 40.4% were at risk of malnutrition. Living status, body weight, and appetite were significant factors related to malnutrition in community-dwelling patients with schizophrenia. Practice Implication: Assessment of nutritional status should be considered along with demographic and nutritional factors in community-dwelling patients with schizophrenia.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 415-423 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Perspectives in Psychiatric Care |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 Jul |
Keywords
- appetite
- body weight
- malnutrition
- schizophrenia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Phychiatric Mental Health