Skip to main content Skip to main navigation menu Skip to site footer
Review
Published: 03-27-2025

Benefits of implementing a Multi-Professional Nutritional Therapy Team (MNTT) in hospital services: a literature review

Hospital da Mulher Mãe Luzia. Obstetric ICU. Avenue Fab, 81 - Central, Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
Araxá emergency care unit. Av João Paulo II, 1900. Araxá, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Diagnosis Medical Imaging Clinic Setor C North CNC 1 s/n Lots 10/11. Taguatinga. Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
Active Life Teaching and Research (Vida Ativa Ensino e Pesquisa). Street: Paes Leme, 215, conjunto 307, Zip code: 05424-150, Pinheiros, São Paulo, Brazil
Nossa Senhora das Graças Hospital. Street: Visconde de Jequitinhonha, 1144, Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
University Hospital-UFPI University Campus Minister Petrônio Portela, s/n - Ininga, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
Auxiliadora Hospital. Avenue Rosario Congro, 1533, Colinos, Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Livia Hasegawa Clinic. Street: Manoel da Nobrega, 354, cj 16 Paraiso, São Paulo, Brazil
Medradius Oncological Hospital. Street: Hugo Corrêa Paes, 104, Gruta de Lourdes, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
Pelopidas Silveira Hospital, 232, km 6, Curado, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Nutritional treatment Multi-professional Nutritional therapy Team

Abstract

Introduction: The management of nutritional diseases in the nosocomial context, especially malnutrition, has raised considerable concern. Objective: In this context, the multi-professional nutritional therapy team (MNTT) emerged, aiming to provide a prompt diagnosis and effective treatment for these conditions. Methods: To assess the benefits of implementing MNTT in hospital services, a review was conducted, gathering articles and legislation related to the proposed topic. The search terms used included “nutritional therapy,” “nutritional therapy costs,” “MNTT,” “multidisciplinary nutritional therapy team,” “enteral nutrition,” and “parenteral nutrition.” Discussion: The presence of MNTT leads to reduced mortality, shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, lower hospital expenses, and improved nutritional support for patients compared to services without MNTT. Conclusion: The multitude of benefits from investing in MNTT implementation is evident, as they play a fundamental role in diagnosing, treating, and primarily preventing nutritional diseases, ultimately resulting in better patient care.

Metrics

Metrics Loading ...

How to Cite

Soares, V. C., Izidorio, F. T., Alves, M. C., Nogueira, M. A., Lopes, H. M., Carvalho, R. de O., Cano, A. C. S., Pereira, J. da S., Salvá, M. de A., & Alves, T. V. (2025). Benefits of implementing a Multi-Professional Nutritional Therapy Team (MNTT) in hospital services: a literature review. International Journal of Nutrology, 18(S2). https://doi.org/10.54448/ijn25S201