Table 2.
Descriptive nutritional risk screening data according to the Minimal Eating Observation and Nutrition Form (MEONF-II)
| "First" nurse assessments, day 1 a) | "Second" nurse assessments, day 1 a) | Nurse assessments, day 2 a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unintentional weight loss, n (%) |
4 (17) |
4 (17) |
5 (21) |
| Low Body Mass Index or short Calf Circumference, n (%) |
1 (4) |
2 (8) |
1 (4) |
|
Problem with… |
|
|
|
| …food intake, n (%)b) |
6 (25) |
7 (29) |
6 (25) |
| …swallowing/mouth, n (%)c) |
4 (17) |
2 (8) |
8 (33) |
| …energy/appetite, n (%)d) |
6 (25) |
4 (17) |
6 (25) |
| Clinical signs indicate risk of undernutrition, n (%) |
5 (21) |
4 (17) |
4 (17) |
|
MEONF-II total scoree) |
|
|
|
| Mean (SD) |
1.5 (1.8) |
1.2 (1.5) |
1.6 (1.8) |
| Median (q1-q3) |
1.0 (0–3) |
0.5 (0–2) |
1.5 (0–2) |
| Minimum-Maximum |
0–6 |
0–5 |
0–6 |
|
MEONF-II risk category |
|
|
|
| No/Low risk, n (%) |
18 (75) |
19 (79) |
19 (79) |
| Moderate risk, n (%) |
5 (21) |
4 (17) |
2 (8) |
| High risk, n (%) | 1 (4) | 1 (4) | 3 (13) |
a)The "first" (n = 4) and "second" nurses (n = 4) conducted parallel but independent assessments of patients on day 1 and repeated their assessments on day 2 (the same nurses for the same patients as on day 1).
b)Sitting position; Manipulating food on the plate; Conveying food to the mouth.
c)Chewing; Coping with food in the mouth; Swallowing.
d)Eats less than ¾ of served food; Lacks energy to complete an entire meal; Poor appetite.
e)Possible score range, 0–8 (8 = worst).