Table 1

Changes in outcome measures on study completion*

CharacteristicCompleted
intervention group (n=9)
Completed
control group (n=10)
Weight change0.8 kg (±3.7)−1.1 kg (± 4.6)
Median length of stay (days)4.5 (range 1–60)6 (range 2–59)
EDQ5 quality of life instrument†14.4 (±29)−0.1 (±16.4)
Depression‡−0.9 (±3.0)1.4 (±6.9)
Further decline in malnutrition status0/91/10
  • *No statistically significant differences.

  • †Measured using EDQ5 quality of life instrument (0–100 scale).

  • ‡Measured using geriatric depression scale.