Which Tools Are Commonly Used for Nutritional Assessment?
Several tools and methodologies can be employed to assess the nutritional status of cancer patients: - Subjective Global Assessment (SGA): A clinical tool that combines medical history and physical examination to classify patients as well-nourished, moderately malnourished, or severely malnourished. - Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST): A quick screening tool to identify individuals at risk of malnutrition. - Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA): Often used for older adults, this tool evaluates various aspects of nutrition, including dietary patterns and anthropometric data. - Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS-2002): Specifically designed for hospitalized patients, it assesses the risk of malnutrition and the need for nutritional support.
