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Evaluation of serum vitamin B12 and D, iron, ferritin, folate, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium levels in children in palliative care clinic: a single-center cross-sectional study.
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BMC palliative care [BMC Palliat Care] 2024 Sep 04; Vol. 23 (1), pp. 218. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 04. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Pediatric palliative care (PPC) patients are at an elevated risk of malnutrition. Nutritional inadequacy can also cause micronutrient deficiencies. These factors can lead to weight loss, stunted growth, and poor quality of life. Despite the prevalence of these issues, limited research exists in the micronutrient status of PPC patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the vitamin B12 and D, iron, ferritin, folate, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium levels of PPC patients to contribute to a better understanding of their micronutrient needs as well as the appropriate management of diet and treatment approaches.<br />Methods: This was a single-center observational cross-sectional retrospective study. This study evaluated the levels of vitamin B12, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, iron, ferritin, folate, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium in PPC patients. The patients were classified according to the Chronic Complex Conditions (CCC) v2 and then compared.<br />Results: A total of 3,144 micronutrient data points were collected from 822 hospitalizations of 364 patients. At least one micronutrient deficiency was identified in 96.9% of the patients. The most prevalent deficiencies were observed for iron, calcium, and phosphate. In addition, 25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency was observed in one-third of patients. Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D were negatively correlated with age.<br />Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that micronutrient deficiencies are highly prevalent in PPC patients. These findings have the potential to contribute to improvements in the nutritional and therapeutic management of patients.<br /> (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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- Humans
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Male
Child, Preschool
Retrospective Studies
Child
Folic Acid blood
Infant
Vitamin B 12 blood
Adolescent
Magnesium blood
Phosphorus blood
Palliative Care methods
Palliative Care standards
Ferritins blood
Vitamin D blood
Vitamin D analogs & derivatives
Calcium blood
Iron blood
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1472-684X
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- BMC palliative care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39232722
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-024-01546-9