Supplementary Table 1. Additional Nutrition and Physical Activity Questions (n=338)
Questions Choices n (%)
What is the standard diet that should be ordered in most
hospitalized patients with cirrhosis?
2 gram sodium diet 19 (5.6)
Diabetic diet with sodium restriction if
patient has ascites 12 (3.6)
High protein, high calorie diet with sodium
restriction if patient has ascites† 244 (72.2) Low fat, high calorie diet with sodium
restriction if patient has ascites 63 (18.6) In a malnourished patient with
cirrhosis, after how many days of inadequate intake (≤ 50% of their food, clear fluids or full
fluids) should the admitting team discuss ways to support
nutrition status?
After 1-2 days† 248 (73.4)
After 4-5 days 82 (24.3)
After 7 days 8 (2.4)
Do any of the units you work on use the Med Pass program?
Yes 101 (29.9)
No 237 (70.1)
What are the benefits of the Med Pass program?
Better patient compliance compared to
larger volumes of supplements.† 77 (22.8) Less effect on appetite at mealtimes
compared to larger volumes of
supplements.† 63 (18.6)
Increased calorie and protein intake to
support healing and weight stability.† 86 (25.4) Better flavour than supplements sent at
mealtimes.† 15 (4.4)
After one week of bed rest, how much muscle mass does a
patient lose?
1-2% 8 (2.4)
3-5%† 78 (23.1)
10-15%† 185 (54.7)
30-35% 67 (19.8)
What forms of physical activity/mobilization can contribute to a mobilization
program for a cirrhosis inpatient? (choose all that
apply)
Sitting up in bed† 253 (74.9)
Moving to chair for meals† 318 (94.1) Walking/mobilizing with allied health and
nursing team† 325 (96.2)
Resistance and weight training† 270 (79.9) Assisting patient to bathroom† 284 (84.0)
Rolling in bed† 231 (68.3)
If you had easy access to a handout and short educational video for patients on eating well
and staying active in hospital, how often would you make
patients aware of these resources during their hospital
stay?
Never 4 (1.2)
Sometimes 65 (19.2)
Often 142 (42.0)
Always 106 (31.4)
Not applicable 21 (6.2)
Data reported as numbers with percentages.
†Denotes correct response(s)