Assessing nourishment problems at a hospital: what can we learn from them?

Patient complaints can highlight previously unidentified areas of concern. This study analyzed patient complaints related to nutrition issues experienced during their hospital stay. Of the 89 nutrition-related problems, 20% were very severe, including one that resulted in patient death. While the article does not report the overlap between patient- and staff-reported nutrition incidents, the patient complaints shine a light on areas for deeper investigation.