Download or read book Protein-energy Malnutrition in Barbados written by Frank C. Ramsey and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Health care management practices are being studied in Barbados to reduce protein-energy malnutrition (PEM). PEM has been associated with the island's plantation economy. In a study of hospitalized children, the readmission rate of children with PEM was 25%, and follow-up data was obtained in only 11% of discharged children. This demonstrated the need for continuity care and the Nutrition Intervention Program (NIP) was begun, with targets to reduce hospital stay, readmission rate, and fatality rate for PEM by 10%. NIP has met its target and has improved patient care. Mothers are being educated in nutrition to feed their infants properly and make use of existing health services.