Table 3.
Comparison of the MNA score of nutritional status between the two groups ((x̅ ± sd), points)
| Groups | Time | Nutrition screening | General assessment | Total score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control group (n=24) | Before discharge | 12.67±1.04 | 14.53±1.68 | 27.16±1.59 |
| Three months after discharge | 10.52±0.89* | 12.83±1.37* | 23.66±1.18* | |
| Experimental group (n=24) | Before discharge | 12.71±1.02 | 14.49±1.71 | 27.09±1.62 |
| Three months after discharge | 12.58±0.91# | 14.29±1.64# | 26.71±1.49# |
Note: Compared with the same group before discharge;
*
P<0.05.
Compared with the control group 3 months after discharge;
#
P<0.05.
MNA: nutritional status.