{"title":"The association between noodle consumption and metabolic syndrome in Korean adults.","authors":"Da Eun Jeon, Youngyo Kim","doi":"10.6133/apjcn.202504_34(2).0006","DOIUrl":"10.6133/apjcn.202504_34(2).0006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>The proportion of noodles in the Korean diet is increasing, but the effect of noodle intake on metabolic syndrome has not been sufficiently investigated. Therefore, we investigated noodle consumption and its relation to metabolic syndrome in Korean adults.</p><p><strong>Methods and study design: </strong>This study was conducted on 10,505 adults using the combined data of the 2012-2016 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). Noodle intake was evaluated with a food frequency question-naire (FFQ) based on 112 food items. To compute odds ratios (ORs) and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) controlled for confounders, multivariable logistic regression models were used.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared to people in the lowest levels of noodle intake, the OR of the metabolic syndrome of those in the highest levels was 1.48 (95% CI, 1.16-1.90; p-trend = 0.002). This positive association was also found for hypertriglyceridemia and abdominal obesity, which were metabolic syndrome components. Specifically, the odds of having hypertriglyceridemia were 38% (OR, 1.38; 95% CI, 1.14-1.66; p-trend < 0.001) higher for people with high noodle consumption compared to those with low noodle consumption in the overall population. The tendency for people who consume a lot of noodles to have raised odds of metabolic syndrome was observed when analyzed by the type of noodles.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study suggested noodle intake was positively related to met-abolic syndrome and its components in Korean adults. Further clinical trials and prospective cohort studies are required to identify a causal relationship between noodle intake and metabolic syndrome in Koreans.</p>","PeriodicalId":8486,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition","volume":"34 1","pages":"193-201"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11937494/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143708183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jing Du, Ying Duan, Ling Yang, Yan Cui, Huaqing Liu
{"title":"Garlic consumption and risk of diabetes mellitus in the Chinese elderly: A population-based cohort study.","authors":"Jing Du, Ying Duan, Ling Yang, Yan Cui, Huaqing Liu","doi":"10.6133/apjcn.202504_34(2).0003","DOIUrl":"10.6133/apjcn.202504_34(2).0003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major public health problem worldwide. Numerous traditional plants are used for preventing DM. However, limited evidence supports the association between garlic consumption and DM.</p><p><strong>Methods and study design: </strong>Data used in this study was from the 2008-2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey. Data on garlic consumption was obtained by questionnaire, and DM by self-reported diagnosis. A multivariate adjusted Cox regression model was used to estimate haz-ard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) to determine the incidence of DM.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1927 participants were included in this study, of which 24.08% consumed garlic daily and 20.08% developed DM. The HR for daily garlic consumption decreased by 42%, when compared to rare or no garlic con-sumption. Our subgroup analyses revealed that daily garlic consumption significantly reduced the risk of DM in older adults aged 65-79, rural, non-drinkers informal education, financial dependence, and working in agriculture (aged 65-79: HR = 0.54, 95% CI: 0.36-0.80; rural area: HR = 0.48, 95% CI: 0.29-0.77; non-drinkers: HR = 0.60, 95% CI: 0.41-0.86; informal education: HR = 0.46, 95% CI: 0.29-0.74; financial dependence: HR = 0.39, 95% CI: 0.23-0.65; agricultural work: HR = 0.49, 95% CI: 0.32-0.76).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Garlic consumption can reduce the risk of DM in older Chinese adults. This benefit varies by age, current residence, drinking status, education level, occupation, and economic source. Future efforts should focus on developing dietary intervention strategies that consider demographic, educational, financial, and occupational disparities to effectively prevent diabetes in older populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":8486,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition","volume":"34 2","pages":"165-173"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11937495/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143708218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Systematic review on supplementation, fortification, and food-based interventions for preventing iron deficiency anemia in low- and middle-income countries.","authors":"Siti Helmyati, Lely Lusmilasari, Ayyu Sandhi, Marina Hardiyanti, Gifani Rosilia, Yuliana Novita Rachmawati, Mitha Aristyarini","doi":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0002","DOIUrl":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>Prioritizing key preventive and therapeutic interventions is one of the actions to accelerate the reduction of anemia. This study aimed to examine interventions designed to prevent anemia.</p><p><strong>Methods and study design: </strong>A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Library. Analysis of publication bias was done using The Joanna-Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool. Data collected from articles included author, year of publication, setting and location of the study, study type, participant of the study, intervention and control given, main outcome, main findings, and risk of bias.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three nutrition-specific interventions aimed at preventing iron deficiency anemia in low- and middle-income countries used various types and dosages of iron. While most studies showed success, some indicated a worsening trend in anemia, even with standard dosages and the same form of iron. Determining effective interventions requires consideration of factors such as other micronutrient composition, compliance rate, availability of educational intervention, and dietary backgrounds in those countries.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Supplementation, fortification, and food-based interventions generally lead to higher hemoglobin levels and a lower prevalence of anemia. However, it is important to consider several factors before deciding on an approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":8486,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition","volume":"34 1","pages":"10-35"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11742596/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142998859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Huijuan Ruan, Qi Yang, Xuelin Zhao, Qingya Tang, Yi Feng
{"title":"Respiratory quotient as an early predictor of length of stay after cardiac surgery: A prospective observational study.","authors":"Huijuan Ruan, Qi Yang, Xuelin Zhao, Qingya Tang, Yi Feng","doi":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0006","DOIUrl":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the respiratory quotient (RQ) levels and its trend in the early postoperative period of patients with heart disease. Additionally, we explored factors influencing RQ and evaluated the predictive capabilities of RQ and lactic acid for various outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods and study design: </strong>In this prospective observational study, participants included were heart disease patients aged 18-80 years who underwent elective open-heart surgery and were subsequently admitted to the cardiothoracic surgery ICU post-operation. Indirect calorimetry (IC) measurements were conducted on patients dur-ing the first three days after surgery to assess their RQ levels. Clinical data, including personal information, postoperative characteristics, and duration of surgery, were documented based on the patient's medical history.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this study, 135 patients, of whom 57.04% were male, underwent a total of 247 IC measurements following cardiac surgery. On the first, second, and third days of admission to the ICU, the RQ values were 0.77±0.09, 0.80±0.07, and 0.78±0.05, respectively. The ROC curve analysis showed that on the first day of admission to the ICU, RQ was a better predictor of prolonged mechanical ventilation, LOS in ICU, and LOS in hospital compared to lactate level. However, on the second day of ICU admission, neither RQ nor lactate level could predict longer durations of mechanical ventilation, LOS in ICU, and LOS in hospital.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>RQ may serve as a potential predictor for LOS in patients after cardiac surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":8486,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition","volume":"34 1","pages":"66-75"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11742601/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142998929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association between serum vitamin D and depression among non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.","authors":"Rong Jiang, Manman Lu, Yunfeng Hua, Zhen Hong","doi":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0011","DOIUrl":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>While previous population-based studies have suggested a link between serum vitamin D levels and depression in individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the exact correlation between serum vitamin D and depression among NAFLD patients remains controversial and disputed. Thus, we conducted this study to evaluate the relationship between serum vitamin D and depression in NAFLD participants diagnosed via transient elastography.</p><p><strong>Methods and study design: </strong>This cross-sectional study was extracted from the latest NHANES 2017-2018 dataset. Depression was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score of ≥10. NAFLD phenotype was identified by vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) examination based on diagnostic criteria. Binary logistic regression models were applied to estimate the impact of increased serum vitamin D on the reduced risk of depression based on sample weights.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1339 participants with NAFLD were included in this investigation, of which 127 (8.58%) were diagnosed with depression according to PHQ-9 scores. Binary logistic regression analysis presented that high serum vitamin D level was a protective factor for depression in NAFLD (OR=0.61, 95% CI: 0.37-0.99, p=0.048) after adjusting for all confounding factors. In subgroup analyses, these associations were more pronounced among men (OR=0.32, 95% CI: 0.13-0.81, p=0.024) and obese population (OR=0.53, 95% CI: 0.33-0.86, p=0.019).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Increased serum vitamin D was negatively associated to the prevalence of depression in males and obese individuals with NAFLD diagnosed by VCTE.</p>","PeriodicalId":8486,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition","volume":"34 1","pages":"112-117"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11742602/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142999292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Global trends in the revision of nutrient reference values and formulations for infants and toddlers.","authors":"Hazuki Akazawa, Chika Okada","doi":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0003","DOIUrl":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) play an important role in nutrition labeling and nutrition and health claims based on scientific data. This study, with a global perspective, reviewed recent trends in NRVs for adults and their establishment for infants and toddlers.</p><p><strong>Methods and study design: </strong>We searched for laws and regulations on official government websites for nutrition labeling in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, South Korea, Japan, the Codex Committee, and the European Union.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>NRV revisions have been made in the United States, Canada, and South Korea. In the United States and Canada, NRVs for most nutrients, including macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals, were revised in 2016, reflecting updated Dietary Reference Intakes and new scientific findings. NRVs for infants and toddlers have already been formulated in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea and are used for nutrition labeling. However, concerns have been raised regarding the labeling of all foods with NRVs for infants and toddlers, which may result in challenges in distinguishing foods formulated under different standards as appropriate for infants and toddlers.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study highlights recent general NRV revisions and formulation status for infants and toddlers. This provides useful information for determining the basis for future updates and the development of NRVs in various countries.</p>","PeriodicalId":8486,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition","volume":"34 1","pages":"36-45"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11742599/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142997970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qi Long, Yijie Feng, Yicheng Yu, Fei Chen, Ming Ma, Shanshan Mao
{"title":"Association between serum copper concentration and body composition in children with spinal muscular atrophy: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Qi Long, Yijie Feng, Yicheng Yu, Fei Chen, Ming Ma, Shanshan Mao","doi":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0008","DOIUrl":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>The role of serum copper in modulating body composition in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) remains uncertain. This study aimed to illustrate the correlation between serum copper concentration and body composition in children with SMA.</p><p><strong>Methods and study design: </strong>This study was conducted at a pediatric medical center in China from July 2019 to August 2022. The study included anthropometric measurements, serum analysis for copper, magnesium, zinc, and iron, as well as comprehensive body composition assessments. Multivariate analysis was utilized to assess the connection between serum copper concentration and body composition metrics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This cross-sectional analysis included 87 patients [median (IQR) age: 7 years (5-10), 57.5% male] diagnosed with SMA receiving comprehensive multi-disciplinary management. The results revealed a positive association between serum copper concentration and both fat mass percentage (β = 0.50, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.07 to 0.92, p = 0.025) and fat-muscle ratio (β = 0.02, 95% CI: 0.01 to 0.03, p = 0.009). Conversely, a negative correlation was found between serum copper concentration and muscle mass percentage (β = -0.70, 95% CI: -1.11 to -0.29, p = 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings suggest a correlation between copper concentration and body composition in SMA, offering valuable insights for addressing metabolic dysregulation in these patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":8486,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition","volume":"34 1","pages":"84-90"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11742605/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142999289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Consumption of fruits, vegetables, and nuts influences the association between serum uric acid and hypertension in Korean adults: A nationwide survey (KNHANES 2016-2021).","authors":"Yoonjin Shin, Eugene Chang","doi":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0013","DOIUrl":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>This study investigated the influence of dietary intake on the relationship between serum uric acid (SUA) levels and the risk of hypertension.</p><p><strong>Methods and study design: </strong>Data from the 7th and 8th Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a nationally representative survey, were analyzed. A total of 19,140 adults aged 19-64 years were included. Dietary intake was assessed using a 24-hour recall method. SUA levels were measured using a Hitachi Automatic Analyzer 7600-210. Hyperten-sion was defined as a systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg, or the use of antihypertensive medication. Statistical analyses included generalized linear regression, Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel analysis, and multivariate logistic regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The highest SUA quartile (Q4) had an odds ratio (OR) of 1.68 (95% CI: 1.41-1.99) for hypertension compared to the lowest quartile (Q1). Additionally, the association between elevated SUA levels and increased hypertension risk was stronger in participants who consumed fewer fruits (OR: 1.79, 95% CI: 1.44-2.21), vegetables (1.80, 1.43-2.25), nuts (1.87, 1.51-2.33), and milk (2.20, 1.73-2.79). The ORs (95 % CI) for the highest SUA quartile on hypertension were 1.68 (1.39-2.04), 1.35 (1.13-1.62), and 1.89 (1.57-2.27) in those consuming more seafood, meat, and alcohol, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Reduced intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and milk, and increased consumption of seafood and alcohol, exacerbates the positive association between SUA levels and the risk of hypertension. These findings suggest dietary modifications as a potential strategy for hypertension prevention and management.</p>","PeriodicalId":8486,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition","volume":"34 1","pages":"131-140"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11742603/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142999298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yi Chai, Chengyu Chen, Xueru Yin, Xinru Wang, Wenyan Yu, Haochen Pan, Ruiying Qin, Xiyue Yang, Qiuzhen Wang
{"title":"Effects of water-soluble vitamins on glycemic control and insulin resistance in adult type 2 diabetes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses.","authors":"Yi Chai, Chengyu Chen, Xueru Yin, Xinru Wang, Wenyan Yu, Haochen Pan, Ruiying Qin, Xiyue Yang, Qiuzhen Wang","doi":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0012","DOIUrl":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>Growing evidence has explored the effects of water-soluble vitamins supplementation on glycemic control and insulin resistance in diabetic patients; however, the results of previous meta-analyses are inconsistent. To address this, we conducted an umbrella review to synthesize the evidence on these effects.</p><p><strong>Methods and study design: </strong>A systematic literature search in Web of science, PubMed, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews was performed from 2012 to November 2022. he quality of the meta-analyses was assessed using AMSTAR-2 and GRADE.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fourteen systematic reviews and meta-analyses met the inclusion criteria, examining the effects of five water-soluble vitamins (B-1, B-3, biotin, B-9, and C) on glycemic control and insulin resistance. The findings suggest that vitamin C supplementation can improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes, as indicated by reduced FBG and HbA1c, with more significant effects observed for durations longer than 30 days.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Insulin resistance is improved by folic acid supplementations. More well-designed individual randomized controlled trials are needed in the future, as well as meta-analysis of higher quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":8486,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition","volume":"34 1","pages":"118-130"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11742600/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142999313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chulin Chen, Xianghong Ye, Yu Han, Jiaqi Li, Sitong Liu, Ruting Shen, Xinying Wang
{"title":"Readiness for hospital discharge among patients requiring home nutrition support: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Chulin Chen, Xianghong Ye, Yu Han, Jiaqi Li, Sitong Liu, Ruting Shen, Xinying Wang","doi":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0007","DOIUrl":"10.6133/apjcn.202502_34(1).0007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>This study aimed to investigate readiness for hospital discharge of patients requiring home nutrition support and explore the factors that influence this readiness.</p><p><strong>Methods and study design: </strong>This cross-sectional survey included 220 patients discharged from the general surgery department of a tertiary-care teaching hospital in China with home nutrition support. Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale and Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale scores were calculated and general, disease- and therapy-related information were collected. Univariate, correlation, and multiple linear regression analyses were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean standardized total Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale score was 7.33±1.65, with the subscales expected support, personal status, perceived coping ability, and knowledge scoring 7.40±1.78, 7.35±1.66, 7.30±1.73, and 7.26±1.74, respectively. The mean standardized Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale score was 7.48±1.59. The Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale score, length of hospital stay, expected length of home nutrition support, first-time use of home nutrition support, Nutrition Risk Screening 2002 score, and diagnosis were all identified as influencing factors of readiness for discharge (adjusted R2=0.564, F=14.5, p<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Patients requiring home nutrition support were only moderately ready for discharge. Enhancing the quality of education on patient discharge could significantly improve readiness for discharge, in which patients who have been admitted for longer periods require more attention. They are expected to utilize home nutrition support in the long-term, are at risk of malnutrition, are using home nutrition support for the first time, or have a digestive system malignancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":8486,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition","volume":"34 1","pages":"76-83"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11742598/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142998921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}