Validation of the Malnutrition Screening Tool for use in a Community Rehabilitation Program

ConclusionsConsidering the demographics and needs of the CRP population group and the predictive value of the MST compared to SGA, it can be concluded that the MST is a valid screening tool for use in this population and has relatively low burden to complete. Consequently, the MST could be included in the client initial needs identification to be completed when admitted to the program.

Source: Nutrition and Dietetics - May 1, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Claire E. Leipold, Shaylyn B. Bertino, Heather M. L'Huillier, Paula M. Howell, Michelina Rosenkotter Tags: Original Research Source Type: research