ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF REDUCING HOSPITAL STAY THROUGH PERSONALIZED DIETARY THERAPEUTIC PLANS

Abstract

This article analyzes the economic benefits of implementing personalized therapeutic plans in hospital practice. By reducing the length of stay in healthcare facilities, significant resource savings are achieved, the efficiency of the healthcare system is improved, and the quality of patient care is enhanced. This review examines the importance of a personalized approach to therapeutic nutrition in improving treatment outcomes for hospitalized patients, which can lead to reduced hospital stay costs. After analyzing international and local sources, it becomes evident that individualization accelerates recovery, reduces inflammatory responses, and increases patient satisfaction. The aim is to evaluate the impact on treatment duration, autonomic-somatic status, and patient satisfaction. A controlled exploratory experiment was conducted among 120 patients, divided into two groups: standard diet versus individualized diet. The results show significantly faster recovery in terms of key clinical markers and subjective well-being among patients with an adapted nutritional regimen. The findings highlight the need to introduce protocols for individualized nutritional intervention planning in inpatient settings. The analysis is based on a review of scientific publications, economic cost-assessment models, and clinical data related to nutritional interventions in hospital settings. Statistical methods were used to evaluate the average length of stay and compare costs among patients with and without personalized dietary plans.