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Nutritional indicators, including albumin, prealbumin, hemoglobin, body mass index, mid-arm circumference, calf circumference, arm muscle circumference, triceps skinfold thickness, and Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS2002), were assessed on days 1, 30, and 45 following admission. The incidence of complications, including pulmonary infections, gastrointestinal adverse reactions, and pressure ulcers, was recorded. Microbial colony counts were assessed in samples of homemade homogenate. Data were analyzed using independent-sample\n                      <jats:italic>t<\/jats:italic>\n                      tests and chi-squared tests.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>By day 45, patients in the commercial formula group exhibited significantly greater improvement in serum and anthropometric nutritional indices compared to those in the homemade homogenate group. NRS2002 scores decreased more substantially in the commercial formula group at days 30 and 45. This group also experienced a lower incidence of pulmonary infections, gastrointestinal symptoms, and pressure ulcers. Among 15 samples of homemade homogenate, 4 exceeded the acceptable microbial colony count. Additionally, the homemade formula was lower in macro- and micronutrients and higher in sodium compared to the commercial preparation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Commercial enteral nutrient solution demonstrated superior efficacy in improving nutritional status and reducing complications in patients with dysphagia and prolonged immobility. 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