On September 4, 2024, the Medical Professional Education Department (MPED), in collaboration with the Department of Critical Care Medicine and the Department of Nutrition and Food at Northwest General Hospital & Research Centre, hosted a workshop titled “Integration of Nutrition Therapy in Critical Care Medicine” for Trainee Medical Officers (TMOs).

The workshop featured Dr. Aisha Mufti, a distinguished expert in Critical Care Medicine, as the keynote speaker, alongside Ms. Saba from the Department of Nutrition. The event highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in incorporating nutrition therapy into critical care protocols to support patient recovery and improve clinical outcomes.

Global statistics reveal that 20% to 30% of patients in intensive care units (ICUs) are malnourished, leading to increased complications, extended hospital stays, and higher mortality rates. The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that malnutrition is a contributing factor in nearly 50% of deaths among critically ill patients worldwide. In developing countries like Pakistan, malnutrition poses a significant challenge. A recent report by the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) indicates that approximately 58% of hospitalized patients in Pakistan experience some degree of malnutrition. This underscores the critical need for workshops like this one, which aim to equip medical professionals with evidence-based practices for addressing malnutrition in critically ill patients.

During the workshop, postgraduate trainees engaged actively in discussions and posed insightful questions during the Q&A session, addressing the challenges of managing nutritional needs in critical care settings.

This workshop reinforced MPED’s ongoing commitment to advancing medical education and professional development. The department extends its gratitude to all attendees for their participation and involvement and looks forward to future educational initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical practice across various specialties.