Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
The nutritional status of newborns is a critical determinant of their immediate and long‐term health outcomes. Proper assessment of neonatal nutrition can help identify at‐risk infants who may benefit from early interventions, potentially reducing the risk of morbidity and mortality. One emerging tool for such assessments is the Clinical Assessment of Nutritional Status Score (CANSCORE), which provides a comprehensive evaluation of a newborn's nutritional status within the first 48 hours of life. The aim of this study is to assess the nutritional status of newborns within the first 48 hours of life using the CANSCORE. The objectives are to determine the average CANSCORE of newborns and to evaluate the correlation between CANSCORE and other standard indicators of neonatal health and nutrition, such as birth weight, length head circumference. A hospital‐based cross‐sectional study was conducted over 18 months at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, involving 84 singleton newborns. Data collected included maternal details and newborn anthropometric measurements. The CANSCORE was assessed within 24‐48 hours post‐birth. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 20.0 to determine the average CANSCORE and its correlation with other indicators. The study found that the mean CANSCORE of newborns was 23.8452, with 65.5% classified as malnourished (CANSCORE < 25). Significant correlations were observed between CANSCORE and other neonatal health indicators, particularly birth weight, length head circumference. CANSCORE provides a comprehensive method for assessing neonatal nutritional status beyond traditional indicators like birth weight. The study suggests that CANSCORE can effectively identify at‐risk infants, promoting early detection and intervention strategies. The findings advocate for the wider adoption of CANSCORE in clinical settings, especially in resource‐limited environments.
How to cite this article:
Kiron Sukulal, Riya Cherian, M. Thirumalai Vasan and K.E. Elizabeth. Evaluation of Newborn Nutritional Status Using Canscore Within 48 Hours of Birth.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.1.433.437
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.1.433.437