Question
- What is the clinical effectiveness of using the Medication Pass Nutritional Supplement program (Med-Pass) in patients receiving medication in an institutionalized setting?
- What are the evidence-based guidelines associated with the use of Med-Pass in patients receiving medication in an institutionalized setting?
Key Message
Evidence retrieved from one randomized controlled trial (RCT), two non-randomized comparative trials, four before-after studies and 2 clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) was in favor of clinical benefits due to Med-Pass in elderly hospitalized patients. However, limitations identified in the studies prevent us to draw a firm conclusion. As highlighted in a CPG based on a systematic review, high quality research is further needed for specific interventions of oral liquid supplementation.
Tags
dietary supplements, geriatrics, malnutrition, medication systems, protein-energy malnutrition, long-term care, Hospital, Nutrition, Nutritional, TwoCal, malnourished, med pass, medpass, supplementation