Table 2.

G8 Screening Tool

	Items	Possible Answers
A	Has food intake declined over the past 3 months due to loss of appetite, digestive problems, chewing or swallowing difficulties?	0: severe reduction in food intake 1: moderate reduction in food intake 2: normal food intake
B	Weight loss during the last 3 months?	0: weight loss > 3 kg 1: does not know 2: weight loss between 1 and 3 kg 3: no weight loss
C	Mobility	0: bed or chair bound 1: able to get out of bed/chair but does not go out 2: goes out
D	Neuropsychological problems	0: severe dementia or depression 1: mild dementia or depression 2: no psychological problems
F	Body Mass Index (weight in kg/height in m2)	0: BMI less than 19 1: BMI 19 to less than 21 2: BMI 21 to less than 23 3: BMI 23 or greater
G	Takes more than 3 medications per day	0: yes 1: no
H	In comparison with other people of the same age, how does the patient consider his/her health status?	0: not as good 0,5: does not know 1: as good 2: better
I	Age	0: > 85 1: 80–85 2: < 80