Prognostic effects of NRS 2002- and GLIM-guided nutritional intervention in patients undergoing intracranial tumor surgery: A non-randomized controlled study.

In 30 seconds

This non-randomized controlled study evaluated the impact of perioperative nutritional intervention guided by NRS 2002 and GLIM on 120 patients undergoing intracranial tumor surgery. The intervention group showed significantly improved nutritional indicators, a lower overall complication rate (1.7% vs 40.0%, P < 0.05), and better quality of life scores at 3 months post-surgery compared to the control group.

Key findings

• The intervention group had significantly better hemoglobin levels (128.5 ± 10.88 g/L) compared to the control group.
• Overall complication rate was significantly lower in the intervention group (1.7% vs 40.0%, P < 0.05).
• At 3 months, the intervention group reported significantly higher quality of life scores across multiple domains.
• The intervention group experienced a shorter postoperative hospital stay.

Why it matters

Optimizing nutritional status in surgical patients can lead to reduced complications and improved recovery outcomes, which is crucial for enhancing patient care in neurosurgery.