Analysis of Clinical Nutrition Management Performance and Importance of Clinical Nutritionists According to the Accreditation of Mental Medical Institutions

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the performance and importance of clinical nutritionists.Methods: Ninety-nine nutritionists working in mental health institutions were assessed.Results: Factors affecting the performance of clinical nutritionists in certified hospitals were shown to have a significant positive effect on the description of treatment diet, status of clinical nutrition management, and presence of a nutrition counselor. The factors affecting importance were the number of permission beds and total work experience. Conclusions:In order to improve the accreditation system of mental hospitals, it is necessary to expand the scope of this study to include hospitals with fewer beds, and clinical nutrition management should be mandatory.