Correction: Link Between Zinc Deficiency and Healthcare Resource Use in Patients Receiving Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Correction: Link Between Zinc Deficiency and Healthcare Resource Use in Patients Receiving Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis
Clinical Scorecard: Correction: Link Between Zinc Deficiency and Healthcare Resource Use in Patients Receiving Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Zinc Deficiency in Patients Undergoing Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Key Mechanisms
Impact on healthcare resource utilization and patient outcomes
Target Population
Patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery
Care Setting
Surgical and post-operative care
Key Highlights
Zinc deficiency may influence healthcare resource use
Retrospective cohort analysis conducted
Focus on metabolic and bariatric surgery patients
Correction made to author affiliations
Study published in Obesity Surgery
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Assess zinc levels in patients pre- and post-surgery
Management
Consider zinc supplementation for deficient patients
Monitoring & Follow-up
Regular monitoring of zinc levels post-surgery
Risks
Increased healthcare resource use associated with zinc deficiency
Patient & Prescribing Data
Patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery
Zinc supplementation may reduce complications and resource use
Clinical Best Practices
Implement routine screening for zinc deficiency
Educate patients on the importance of micronutrient management
Develop protocols for supplementation in at-risk populations
