RESULTS: The patients initially undernourished or at risk of undernutrition (44.6%) had a significantly longer LOS (median (days):
129 vs 85, P¼0.012) and greater 12-month mortality (% deceased: 9.2% vs 1.4%, P¼0.036). In addition, serum albumin and new
admission to an SCIC were identified as independent predictors for long LOS.
CONCLUSION: The present study suggests that undernutrition risk, as identified by the SNST, is associated with adverse clinical
outcomes. Nutritional screening should be helpful in improving clinical outcomes if it promotes more appropriate and effective
nutritional intervention.