Table 2. Screening and formal evaluation.
| Topic (question) | Results | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Screening and formal evaluation | ||
| In your centre, is there a guideline, protocol, or procedure for the evaluation of the patients nutritional status? | Yes No |
36 (43%) 47 (57%) |
| In your centre, is a screening assessment performed to evaluate nutritional status and risk? | No screening Screening only if necessary Screening at admission only Screening at admission and regularly throughout inpatient stay Other (not specified) |
32 (39%) 20 (24%) 10 (12%) 20 (24%) 1 (1%) |
| In centres where screening took place, how did this take place (more than one response possible): | Part of history taking (social and dietary) Anthropological parameters Blood chemistry parameters Specific nutritional indices Specific nutritional tools Other (not specified) |
37 34 34 19 5 1 |
| In centres where screening took place, who performed the screening: | Haematology doctors Nurses Nutritionists Dietitians Other (Specified: Head Nurse) |
32 27 11 13 1 |