Table 3.
Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment Short Form scores and triage recommendation.
| PG-SGASF Domain | Score 0–3 | Score ≥ 4 | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box 1: Weight Change (max. 5; mean ± SD) | 0.27 (0.64) | 1.77 (1.38) | 0.64 (1.10) |
| Box 2: Food Intake (max. 5; mean ± SD) | 0.13 (0.53) | 1.68 (1.74) | 0.52 (1.19) |
| Box 3: Nutrition Impact Symptoms (max. 24; mean ± SD) | 0.08 (0.41) | 4.59 (4.30) | 1.20 (2.92) |
| Box 4: Activity and Function (max. 3; mean ± SD) | 0.22 (0.50) | 1.18 (0.95) | 0.47 (0.77) |
| Total Score, mean ± SD | 0.70 (1.05) | 9.23 (5.77) | 2.86 (4.79) |
| Triage Recommendation | N, % | ||
| 0–1 (no intervention, reassess regularly) | 104 (59.8) | ||
| 2–3 (patient/family education; pharmacological intervention as indicated by symptoms) | 26 (14.9) | ||
| 4–8 (intervention by RD and nurse or physician as indicated by symptoms) | 26 (14.9) | ||
| ≥9 (critical need for symptom management and nutrition intervention) | 18 (10.3) | ||
RD, registered dietitian; max., maximum score possible.