Zhong 2016.
Methods | RCT and economic evaluation |
Participants | Malnourished older hospitalised participants |
Interventions | Nutrient‐dense ONS, containing high protein and beta‐hydroxy‐beta‐methylbutyrate versus placebo |
Outcomes | Health‐care costs, measured as the product of resource use and per unit cost, quality‐adjusted life‐years (QALYs), life‐years saved and the incremental cost‐effectiveness ratio |
Notes | Full data extraction has not yet been undertaken and will be completed at the next update |
ADL: activities of daily living; BMI: body mass index; MNA: Mini Nutritional Assessment; MUAC: mid upper‐arm circumference; ONS: oral nutritional supplement; SGA: subjective global assessment