Daradkeh G Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
nutrition, clinical nutrition, brain injury , neuroscience traumatic
Department of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, Al-Khor Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
Daradkeh G is affiliated to Hamad Medical Corporation. he is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Daradkeh G*, Essa MM, Al-Mashaani A, Al-Adawi S, Arabawi S, Amiri R and Al-Barashdi J
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of disability, death and economic cost. Malnutrition is one of the common factors at the time hospital admission and tends to worsen during hospitalization, among TBI.
Methods: This study was conducted in an outpatient neurosurgery clinic at Khoula Hospital (National Trauma Center)–Muscat–Oman. 77 TBI adult patients, aged 18-65 years, males and females were included in this study. Patients were invited to participate in an anonymous survey. This invitation was extended during routine outpatient visits.
Results: The majority of patients were males (85.9%) with 6.1:1 male to female ratio. Most of the patients (75%) were aged between 18-30. 46.5% of subje... view moreĀ»