What Researchers Did
Researchers retrospectively assessed the dietary intake of nutrients important for recovery in 146 patients referred for hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) at a single center between 2014 and 2019.
What They Found
Of 146 patients, 64.4% were overweight or obese, yet most did not consume recommended quantities of calories, protein, or essential micronutrients, except for vitamin C. Male patients showed a higher intake of calories and protein compared to female patients, but no differences were observed across age or BMI categories.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
Canadian patients referred for hyperbaric oxygen treatment might have inadequate nutritional status for optimal wound healing or recovery from late radiation tissue injury. Nutritional assessment and intervention could be beneficial to ensure adequate intake of essential nutrients to support their recovery.
Canadian Relevance
This study was not conducted in Canada and therefore has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a retrospective, single-center study, its findings may be limited by potential selection bias and generalizability to other populations.