Budget impact analysis of energy and nutrient-dense oral nutritional formulas for hospitalized pediatric disease-related malnutrition in the Middle East (opens in new tab)

IntroductionDisease-related malnutrition is a significant yet underappreciated burden among hospitalized children, particularly in the Middle East, where data on prevalence and economic effects are few. DRM perpetuates a vicious cycle in which diseases lead to malnutrition, and malnutrition in turn worsens disease outcomes, prolongs recovery, and raises healthcare expenses. Although nutritional treatments are clinically useful in DRM management, information on their economic effects is sparse...