Dhochak et al identified risk factors for malnutrition in children with cystic fibrosis. These can help to identify a patient who may require nutritional support. The authors are from All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.
Patient selection: cystic fibrosis
Measure of malnutrition: weight for age Z-score
The prevalence of malnutrition is high in children with cystic fibrosis.
Risk factors for malnutrition from the linear regression model:
