Table 3.
Agreement between two raters using the Graz Malnutrition Screening in 404 patients (Mean values with their standard errors)
| Cohen’s κ | PA | sem | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight loss within the last 3 months | 0·812 | 94·1 | 0·04 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 1·000 | 100 | 0·00 |
| Changes in nutritional intake | |||
| Loss of appetite | 0·631 | 86·4 | 0·05 |
| Problems with chewing or swallowing | 0·604 | 93·1 | 0·07 |
| Nausea/vomiting/diarrhoea | 0·614 | 89·9 | 0·05 |
| Severity of disease | 1·000 | 100 | 0·00 |
| Age (years) | 1·000 | 100 | 0·00 |
| Total scale | 0·824 | 94·8 | 0·03 |
PA, percentage agreement