Table 2.
Prevalence (N (%)) of states of nutrition and individual components that contribute to nutrition status according to the MNA-short form screening tool among older adults (n = 353) at index visit to the ED
| Malnutrition Screening | Criteria | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| MNA-SF Total | Malnourished (MNA score 0–7 points) | 27 (7.6) |
| At risk of malnutrition (MNA score 8–11 points) | 99 (28.0) | |
| Normal nutritional status (MNA score 12–14 points) | 227 (64.3) | |
| Individual components of the MNA-SF tool | ||
| Food intake | Severe decrease in food intake | 13 (3.7) |
| Moderate decrease in food intake | 59 (16.7) | |
| No decrease in food intake | 281 (79.6) | |
| Weight loss | Weight loss greater than 3 kg | 21 (5.9) |
| Does not know | 17 (4.8) | |
| Weight loss between 1 and 3 kg | 34 (9.6) | |
| No weight loss | 281 (79.6) | |
| Mobility | Bed or chair bound | 7 (2.0) |
| Able to get out of bed / chair but does not go out | 85 (24.1) | |
| Goes out | 261 (73.9) | |
| Stress or disease | Yes | 74 (21.0) |
| No | 279 (79.0) | |
| Neuropsychological problems | Severe dementia or depression | 22 (6.2) |
| Mild dementia | 37 (10.5) | |
| No psychological problems | 294 (83.3) | |
| BMI kg/m2 (n = 49)a | BMI less than 19 kg/m2 | 6 (1.7) |
| BMI 19 to less than 21 kg/m2 | 4 (1.1) | |
| BMI 21 kg/m2 to less than 23 kg/m2 | 6 (1.7) | |
| BMI 23 kg/m2 or greater | 33 (9.3) | |
| Calf circumference (n = 296) a | CC less than 31 cm | 50 (14.2) |
| CC 31cm or greater | 246 (69.7) | |
aEither the BMI (kg/m2) or the calf circumference (cm) was used to classify individuals into the MNA categories
MNA mini nutritional assessment; BMI body mass index; CC calf circumference