An Extended Evaluation of Appetite Loss and Nutritional Support in Post-Operative Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Abstract

Malnutrition is prevalent among hospitalized patients, especially those undergoing surgical procedures, and is linked to increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and elevated healthcare costs. This study evaluates the impact of nutritional support on post-operative appetite, length of hospital stays, and complication rates in surgical patients at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi.