应用微型营养评价精法评价老年住院病人的营养状况

目的:应用微型营养评价精法(MNA-SF)评价老年住院病人的营养状况,并比较不同营养状况病人间传统营养评价指标的差异。方法:随机抽取753例老年住院病人,采用MNA-SF对其进行营养状况评价,同时测定传统营养指标进行分析。再根据病人牙齿状况进行分组,并对各组营养指标进行比较。结果:老年住院病人营养不良和营养不良风险发生率分别为19.39%和39.71%,营养正常率仅为40.90%。三组病人的体重指数(BMI)、上臂围(AMC)、小腿围(CC)、握力和体力活动水平(ADL)差异均有显著性统计学意义(P0.05);其中营养正常组营养不良风险组营养不良组。义齿组与牙齿正常组病人BMI、CC、AMC、握力、ADL和MNA评分明显高于缺齿组病人(P0.05)。结论:老年住院病人营养不良和营养不良风险的发生率较高,牙齿状况也将对病人营养状态产生影响。     

老年慢性肾功能不全患者的营养状况评价

目的应用微型营养评定(MNA)方法来评价住院老年慢性肾功能不全病人的营养状况.方法110例住院老年慢性肾功能不全患者,采用微型营养评定(MNA)问卷调查法进行营养评定,同时结合人体测量、生化检查.结果[1]根据MNA评分营养不良者28例(25.5%);营养不良危险者56例(50.9%);营养良好者26例(23.6%).[2]轻度、中度、重度肾功能损害三组的营养不良及营养不良危险者发生率分别为70.9%、79.0%、100.0%.[3]MNA评价的营养状况结果有效的反映人体测量、生化检查.结论[1]住院老年慢性肾功能不全病人的营养不良发生率较高.[2]微型营养评定(MNA)方法应用在住院老年慢性肾功能不全病人的营养状况评价中是可行的.     

通过营养评估及干预降低老年住院患者营养不良发生率

目的通过营养评估及干预降低老年住院患者营养不良发生率。方法本次病例筛选2018年1月份-2018年10月份内科收治的老年住院患者116例为研究对象,按照数字双盲法分成两组,对照组实施优质护理,研究组在此基础上通过营养评估,MNA-SF评估量表对患者营养状况进行干预,比较两组营养风险发生率。结果研究组营养风险总发生率(3.45%),与对照组营养风险总发生率(15.52%)比较有差异,P0.05,有统计学意义。结论老年住院患者收到疾病的影响容易发生营养不良,通过营养评估及时对患者营养状况进行调整,利于患者的预后。     

老年慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者营养状况调查及营养不良的影响因素

目的 调查老年慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)患者的营养状况,分析发生营养不良的影响因素。方法 选取2019年1月至2021年1月本院收治的116例老年COPD患者作为研究对象。采用微型营养评定量表(MNA)评估患者的营养状况,根据评估结果将患者分为营养不良组(MNA评分<24分)和营养正常组(MNA评分≥24分)。比较两组患者的基线资料、实验室指标及肺功能指标水平。采用多因素Logistic回归分析老年COPD患者营养不良的影响因素。结果 116例老年COPD患者中,MNA评分<24分人数47例(营养不良组),MNA评分≥24分人数69例(营养正常组),营养不良发生率为40.52%(47/116)。营养不良组年龄≥70岁、独居、居住地在农村、病程≥5年、疾病严重程度为Ⅲ级、有合并症以及BMI<21.5 kg/m²的患者比例明显高于营养正常组,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05);而两组性别、受教育年限、平均月收入水平及医疗付费方式比较差异均无统计学意义(均P>0.05)。营养不良组血清PCT水平及FEV1%、FEV1/FVC%均低于营养...     

微型营养评定法和微型营养评定简表在老年痴呆患者营养筛查中的应用

目的采用微型营养评定法（MNA）和微型营养评定简表（MNA—SF）对老年痴呆患者营养状况进行筛查,比较两者的适用性。方法对267例老年痴呆患者应用MNA和MNA—SF进行营养筛查,测量人体学指标和实验室指标,分析两者的相关性。结果根据MNA值评定营养不良者占59．7％,潜在营养不良者占20．9％,营养正常者占19．4％;营养不良评价敏感性73．4％,特异性60．1％。根据MNA-SF值评定营养不良者占70．4％,营养正常者占29．6％;营养不良评定敏感性50．6％,特异性92．4％。MNA法和MNA-SF法具有高度相关性（r=0．924,P〈0．01）。结论老年痴呆患者营养不良的发生率高,两种方法联合评定提高了老年痴呆患者营养不良患者的检出率,是筛查老年痴呆患者营养不良的有效方法。     

简易营养评价精法在老年高血压病患者中的应用

目的评价老年高血压患者的营养状况,探讨简易营养评价精法在对老年高血压患者营养状况评价中的可行性。方法利用MNA-SF量表对老年高血压患者的营养状况进行调查,分析老年高血压患者的营养状况及可能的相关因素。结果本次调查中营养不良者占11%,营养状况良好者占89%。结论老年高血压患者仍然存在营养不良现象。MNA-SF问卷对老年高血压患者进行营养状况评估具有可行性。     

MNA-SF和NRS 2002评估老年恶性梗阻性黄疸病人营养状况及其影响因素的应用研究

目的:比较微型营养评定简表(MNA-SF)和营养风险评估表(NRS 2002)在老年恶性梗阻性黄疸病人营养评估中的有效性,并分析病人营养状况的影响因素。方法:108例老年恶性梗阻性黄疸病人入院24 h内采用MNA-SF和NRS 2002分别进行评估,比较两种方法的评估结果并与传统营养指标比较,同时分析影响病人营养状况的因素。结果:根据MNA-SF,营养不良风险组44例(41%),营养不良组54例(50%);根据NRS 2002,营养不良风险组94例(87%),两种工具的评估结果差异不显著(P 0.05),检验一致率达96.3%,两种方法的评估结果与传统营养指标相关性一致,MNA-SF评估营养不良及风险与患病时间、胆道感染、胆管炎有关,且有营养不良及风险的病人住院时间均显著高于营养正常者,差异有统计学意义(P 0.05)。结论:老年恶性梗阻性黄疸病人营养不良及风险发生率非常高,可用MNA-SF和NRS 2002评估其营养状态,且患病时间、胆道感染、胆管炎是影响病人营养状况的重要因素。     

帕金森病病人非运动症状与营养不良及风险相关性研究

目的:研究帕金森病(PD)病人营养不良的发生率以及与PD非运动症状的关系.方法:收集356名帕金森病(PD)病人基本信息及用药情况,并通过量表系统性评估运动及非运动症状,利用简易营养评估量表(MNA)评估病人营养状况.结果:136例PD病人存在营养不良,发生率为38.2％.营养风险病人48例(13.5％).伴有营养不良...     

微型营养评定法在恶性肿瘤病人中的应用

为探讨微型营养评定法 (MNA)在恶性肿瘤病人的营养状况评价中的价值 ,测定 2 6 2例恶性肿瘤病人的MNA总分、身高、体重、年龄、体力状况、血液血红蛋白量 (Hb)、红细胞数 (RBC)、血清白蛋白浓度 (Alb)、血清前白蛋白浓度 (PA)。计算实际体重 健康时平时体重比 (UBW % )。根据MNA总分评价病人营养状况 :营养不良组 (MNA总分 <17) ;营养不良危险组 (MNA总分介于 17～ 2 3 5 ) ;营养良好组 (MNA总分≥ 2 4)。结果显示 :MNA总分与UBW %、Alb、PA、BMI值呈显著相关 (r=0 5 0 1～ 0 72 4,P =0 0 0 0 )。MNA与UBW %、BMI、PA、Alb方法评价病人的营养状况有良好的一致性 ,符合率分别为 82 %、76 %、71%、6 8%。根据MNA方法评价全组病人 ,营养不良者占 31 7% (83 2 6 2例 ) ,营养不良危险者占 2 5 9% (6 8 2 6 2例 ) ,营养良好者占 42 4%(111 2 6 2例 ) ;营养不良与营养不良危险的发生率无显著性差异 ;老年与非老年患者营养不良发生率无明显差异。胃癌、肝癌的营养不良发生率明显高于肺癌 (P =0 0 0 1)。体力状况越差 (ECOG分级越高 )、营养不良发生率越高。贫血患者营养不良发生率明显高于非贫血者。感染患者营养不良发生率明显高于非感染者。结果提示 ,MNA对于恶性肿瘤患者具有良好的营养评价作用。胃癌?     

肺癌手术病人营养风险及对临床结局的影响

目的:评估肺癌手术病人的营养风险,评定营养风险对临床结局的影响。方法:前瞻性评估130例拟诊肺癌手术病人,利用欧洲营养风险筛查2002(NRS2002)作营养风险筛查工具,测定病人体质指数、血清清蛋白水平等营养指标判断营养状况,并观察病人术后并发症和住院时间等指标。结果:肺癌手术病人营养不良和营养风险发生率分别为13.8%和15.4%,并发症的发生率为4.6%,平均住院4.52 d。营养不良和有营养风险的病人平均术后住院时间明显延长。结论:可行手术的肺癌病人营养不良和营养风险发生率较低。术前存在营养不良和有营养风险对术后并发症无影响,但会延长术后住院时间。     

Validation of the Mini Nutritional Assessment short-form (MNA®-SF): A practical tool for identification of nutritional status

Objective

To validate a revision of the Mini Nutritional Assessment short-form (MNA®-SF) against the full MNA, a standard tool for nutritional evaluation.

Methods

A literature search identified studies that used the MNA for nutritional screening in geriatric patients. The contacted authors submitted original datasets that were merged into a single database. Various combinations of the questions on the current MNA-SF were tested using this database through combination analysis and ROC based derivation of classification thresholds.

Results

Twenty-seven datasets (n=6257 participants) were initially processed from which twelve were used in the current analysis on a sample of 2032 study participants (mean age 82.3y) with complete information on all MNA items. The original MNA-SF was a combination of six questions from the full MNA. A revised MNA-SF included calf circumference (CC) substituted for BMI performed equally well. A revised three-category scoring classification for this revised MNA-SF, using BMI and/or CC, had good sensitivity compared to the full MNA.

Conclusion

The newly revised MNA-SF is a valid nutritional screening tool applicable to geriatric health care professionals with the option of using CC when BMI cannot be calculated. This revised MNA-SF increases the applicability of this rapid screening tool in clinical practice through the inclusion of a “malnourished” category.     

Mini Nutritional Assessment short-form: Validation in five Latin American cities. SABE study

Objectives

To validate the short-form of the MNA (MNA-SF) and the cut-off point of 31 cm for calf circumference (CC) in older people in Latin America.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 5,722 community-dwelling older subjects (range: 60-102 years) in Latin America’s five main cities: Sao Paulo (Brazil), Santiago (Chile), Havana (Cuba), Mexico DF (Mexico) and Montevideo (Uruguay). All participants underwent an interview, which included anthropometric measurements, completing the MNA and obtaining socio-demographic, nutrition and health information. The short-form of the MNA consists of only six questions from the original 18. It has two versions: one using body mass index (BMI) and the second using CC as a surrogate. Cohen’s Kappa was calculated to assess the agreement between the MNA and the MNA-SF; diagnostic tests were performed, and Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curves were developed. Criterion-related validity was assessed in the Chilean sample.

Results

Both version of the MNA-SF showed high sensitivity and specificity with the MNA, showing good accuracy (0.88), although higher values were estimated for malnutrition and risk of malnutrition in the total sample by sex. The cut-off point of 31 cm for CC showed high sensitivity (74.6-94.4%), specificity (72.6-100%) and good area under the ROC curve (0.87-0.95) when compared with BMI. There was good agreement between MNA and both version of MNA-SF for identifying persons with malnutrition or a risk of malnutrition in the five cities (Kappa coefficient: 0.6193-0.7852).

Conclusion

Both versions of the MNA-SF are population-screening tools of easy and fast application, with good accuracy for assessing malnutrition and risk of malnutrition in Latin American older people.

     

Validation of nutritional screening tools against anthropometric and functional assessments among elderly people in selangor

This cross sectional study was conducted to determine the validity of three screening tools, Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form (MNA-SF), Malnutrition Risk Screening Tool for Community (MRST-C) and Malnutrition Risk Screening Tool for Hospital (MRST-H) among elderly people at health clinics. The screening tools were validated against anthropometric and functional assessments. The anthropometric assessments that were carried out included body weight, height, arm span, body mass index (BMI), calf circumference (CC) and mid upper arm circumference (MUAC). A set of questionnaire on manual dexterity, muscular strength, instrumental activities daily living (IADL) and cognitive status was used to assess functional abilities. A total of 156 subjects were recruited from rural (38 subjects) and urban (118 subjects) health clinics at Sabak Bernam and Cheras respectively. Subjects' age ranged from 60 to 83 years old, with 44.2% were men and 55.8% women. The prevalence of muscle wasting among the subjects assessed from MUAC and CC were both 7.0%. MNA-SF had the highest correlation with BMI (r = 0.497, p<0.001), followed by MUAC (r = 0.398, p<0.001), CC (r = 0.473, p<0.001), cognitive assessment (r = 0.229, p<0.001) and handgrip strength (r = 0.209, p<0.001). Whilst MRST-C had the highest correlation with IADL score (r =-0.320, p<0.001) and MRST-H had the highest correlation with the lock and key test (r = -0.325, p<0.01). Sensitivity was the highest for MNA-SF (93.2%), followed by MRST-H (52.5%) and MRST-C (25.8%). Specificity was the highest for MRST-H (97.3%), followed by MRST-C (90.8%) and MNA-SF (79.4%). Positive predictive value (PPV) for MRST-H, MNA-SF and MRST-C was 55.5%, 18.2% and 14.1%, respectively. In conclusion, among the screening tools being validated, MNA-SF is considered the most appropriate tool to be used in health clinics for identification of elderly individuals who are at high risk of malnutrition.     

Characteristics of the Mini-Nutritional Assessment in elderly home-care patients

OBJECTIVE: To assess the risk of malnutrition among elderly people living at home and receiving regular home-care services using the Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and to study the characteristics of the instrument in this patient group. DESIGN: A cross-sectional study using the MNA score to assess the nutritional status of elderly home-care patients. SETTING: Municipal home-care services in rural Finland. SUBJECTS: A total of 178 (65%) out of 272 eligible patients aged 75-94 y agreed to participate. MAJOR OUTCOME METHODS: MNA questionnaire, anthropometrics, structured questionnaire, menu record. RESULTS: According to MNA, 3% were malnourished (MNA < 17 points), 48% at risk for malnutrition (17-23.5 points) and 49% well nourished (>23.5 points). The mean MNA score was 23.4. Weight loss, psychological stress, nutritional status, decline in food intake, self-perceived health status and mid-arm circumference (MAC) showed the strongest significant correlations (P=0.0001) to total MNA score. MNA questions with the strongest significant intercorrelations (P=0.0001) were body mass index with MAC and calf circumference; and the decline of food intake and self-perceived nutritional status. The number of eating problems correlated significantly to the MNA score (P=0.0011). Those with chewing and swallowing problems (n=64, 36%) had a significantly lower MNA score than others (P=0.0001). Dry mouth together with chewing and swallowing problems (n=40, 22%) reduced the MNA score even further (P=0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that MNA is a useful tool in the identification of elderly home-care patients at risk for malnutrition.     

Population-specific anthropometric cutoff standards improve the functionality of the Mini Nutritional Assessment without BMI in institutionalized elderly in Taiwan

Objective: To assess the nutritional status of institutionalized Taiwanese elderly with the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) without BMI and to determine whether the application of population-specific MAC and CC cutoff standards would improve the functionality of the tool.Design: Purposive sampling.Setting: A long-term care facility in central Taiwan.Participants: Two hundred and eight >65 y residents who were free of acute infection/diseases and were able to communicate.Measurements: A questionnaire survey to elicit personal data and administer the MNA and measurements of anthropometric and blood biochemical indicators.Results: The MNA, without BMI, predicted 22.1% of participants malnourished and 61.1% at risk of malnutrition among residents of a long-term care facility in Taiwan. Replacing the population-specific cutoff standards of MAC and CC for the original cutoff standards in the MNA and increasing the weighted score of MAC and CC to replace for the weighted score of BMI preserved and improved the predicting ability of the MNA. The improvement was evidenced by the increase in the correlationships between the MNA scores and the anthropometric, biochemical or health status indicators.Conclusion: The MNA predicted nutritional risk status of the institutionalized elderly Taiwanese. The study suggests that whenever possible population-specific anthropometric cutoff standards should be applied to improve the functionality of the MNA. It also appears possible to preserve or even improve the functionality of the MNA without BMI. The modifications indicate an improvement in the application of the MNA in long-term care patients.     

Population-specific anthropometric cut-points improve the functionality of the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) in elderly Taiwanese

The objective of this study was to determine the population-specific cut-points of body mass index (BMI), mid-arm circumference (MAC) and calf circumference (CC) for identifying subnormal nutritional status in elderly Taiwanese, and to evaluate the possibility of improving the functionality of the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) by adopting these cut-points. This study analyzed data from 1583 men and 1307 women, 65 years or older, of a national survey. The survey involved in-home, face-to-face, interviews and anthropometric measurements. Results showed that based on the cumulative percentile curves, the fifth percentile values were: BMI, 17 kg/m2 for both men and women; MAC, 22.5 cm for men and 21 cm for women; and CC, 28 cm for men and 25 cm for women. Substitution of these population-specific cut-points for respective values in the MNA screen resulted in lowered proportions of elderly classified malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. The prevalence of malnutrition was reduced from 1.7% to 1.4% in men and from 2.4% to 1.5% in women. The proportions classified at risk of malnutrition were reduced from 10.1% to 8.9% for men and 16.8% to 12.8% for women. In conclusion, results suggest that the MNA is a valuable tool for geriatric nutritional risk assessment. However, in populations where significant differences exist in anthropometric measurements from the Caucasian populations, population-specific cut-points should be used.     

Impact of Premorbid Malnutrition and Dysphagia on Ischemic Stroke Outcome in Elderly Patients: A Community-Based Study

Objective: The present study was performed to assess nutritional status and its relationship with clinical outcomes in elderly stroke patients.

Method: In this cross-sectional study, 253 stroke patients were studied. Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) was used to assign patients to three groups: malnourished, at risk of malnutrition, and well nourished. Northwestern Dysphagia Patient Check Sheet was administered to all patients. Anthropometric measures, including body mass index (BMI), calf circumferences (CC), mid-arm circumferences (MAC), and triceps skinfold thickness were brought out. In addition, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), modified Rankin Scale (mRS), and biochemical tests were performed.

Results: Of 253 patients, 34.4% were malnourished, 42.3% were at risk of malnutrition, and 23.3% were well nourished. The malnourished patients had significantly lower BMI, CC, and MAC (p?<?0.05). The levels of albumin and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein were significantly different among the groups (p?<?0.001). The admission and 3-month follow-up mRS scores, as well as dysphagia, were significantly higher in the malnourished patients and those at risk of malnutrition (p?<?0.001). In addition, mRS scores at admission and 3-month follow-up scores, as well as the length of hospital stay (LOS), were significantly correlated with MNA score, dysphagia, BMI, CC, MAC, albumin, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (p?<?0.05). Significant unadjusted associations were observed among MNA scores, BMI, CC, MAC, dysphagia scores, NIHSS scores, length of hospital stay (LOS), albumin, hs-C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) with a poor outcome. With a multivariate logistic regression analysis, NIHSS scores and MNA scores remained significantly associated with the poor outcome in patients with ischemic stroke.

Conclusions: The findings of the present study underline the importance of nutritional status in elderly stroke patients.     

Is it possible using handgrip strength instead of body mass index in MNA-SF test to assess the nutritional status of geriatric patients?

Introduction

In Mini-Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF) test, a practical and reliable alternative parameter is still necessary for patients with difficult body mass index evaluation. We aimed to show whether or not handgrip strength may be used instead of body mass index (BMI) in MNA-SF test.

Materials and Methods

MNA-SF test scores, calf circumferences (CC), handgrip strength (HGS), and BMI of 191 patients were evaluated. The first one of calculated MNA-SF tests was with BMI, the second one with CC, and the last one with HGS. Zero point was given if CC was <31 cm and 3 points were given if CC was ≥31 cm. Zero, 1, 2, and 3 points were given if the loss of HGS when compared to expected HGS were ≥%60, from ≥%30 to <%60, from ≥%10 to <%30, and <%10 or greater than expected HGS, respectively. MNA-SF scores and nutritional status according to these three measures were compared.

Results

Mean age and median MNA-SF scores of the patients were 75±7.6 years and 12 points (min-max: 0-14) respectively. There were strongly positive correlations between MNA-SF scores with BMI and CC, with BMI and HGS, and with CC and HGS (r=0.938 p<0.001, r=0.938 p<0.001, r=0.914 p<0.001, respectively). Substantial agreement in nutritional status of the patients were seen between MNA-SF groups with BMI and CC, with CC and HGS, and with BMI and HGS (kappa: 0.795 p<0.001, kappa: 0.709 p<0.001, and kappa: 0.760 p<0.001, respectively).

Conclusions

HGS might be considered instead of BMI in MNA-SF test to assess nutritional status of geriatric patients.

     

妇科腹腔镜手术并发症原因分析

目的探讨腹腔镜下妇科手术并发症的发生情况及相关影响因素。方法对2012年1月至2016年10月在山东临清市人民医院妇科采用腹腔镜手术551例患者的手术并发症发生情况和患者年龄、体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)、手术史、子宫大小、子宫内膜病史等并发症影响因素进行回顾性分析。结果①551例腹腔镜手术患者中有50例发生并发症,发生率为9.07%。其中穿刺和气腹建立时的并发症5例,术中并发症32例,主要为大量失血(28例),术后并发症13例,主要为术后感染10例。Ⅰ(子宫附件手术)、Ⅱ(子宫肌瘤剔除术)、Ⅲ(子宫次切术和全子宫切除术)、Ⅳ(妇科恶性肿瘤根治术)类手术的并发症率依次为1.25%(2/160)、4.2%(6/141)、11.3%(17/150)、25.0%(25/100)。②根据单因素分析,未发生并发症和发生并发症患者在BMI、手术医师工作年限、手术类型、腹腔手术史和子宫内膜病史方面差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。③通过多因素Logistic回归分析发现3个影响并发症率的因素:医师工作年限(OR=7.796,P0.05)、腹腔手术史(OR=6.634,P0.05)、手术类型(OR=0.423,P0.05)。结论腹腔镜下妇科手术中最常见的并发症是术中大量出血和术后感染。BMI、手术医师工作年限、手术类型、腹腔手术史和子宫内膜病史可能与并发症发生相关;而医师工作年限、腹腔手术史和手术复杂程度是并发症发生的危险因素。     

Beyond malnutrition screening: appropriate methods to guide nutrition care for aged care residents

BackgroundMalnutrition is common in older adults and early and appropriate nutrition intervention can lead to positive quality of life and health outcomes.ObjectiveThe purpose of our study was to determine the concurrent validity of several malnutrition screening tools and anthropometric parameters against validated nutrition assessment tools in the long-term-care setting.Study designThis work was a cross-sectional, observational study.Participants/settingOlder adults (aged >55 years) from two long-term-care facilities were screened.Main outcomesNutrition screening tools used included the Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST), Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST), Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF), and the Simplified Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire. Nutritional status was assessed by Subjective Global Assessment (SGA), Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), body mass index (BMI), corrected arm muscle area, and calf circumference. Residents were rated as either well nourished or malnourished according to each nutrition assessment tool.Statistical analysisA contingency table was used to determine the sensitivity and specificity of the nutrition screening tools and objective measures in detecting patients at risk of malnutrition compared with the SGA and MNA.ResultsOne hundred twenty-seven residents (31.5% men; mean age 82.7±9 years, 57.5% high care) consented. According to SGA, 27.6% (n=31) of residents were malnourished and 13.4% were rated as malnourished by MNA. MST had the best sensitivity and specificity compared with the SGA (sensitivity 88.6%, specificity 93.5%, κ=0.806), followed by MNA-SF (85.7%, 62%, κ=0.377), MUST (68.6%, 96.7%, κ=0.703), and Simplified Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (45.7%, 77.2%, κ=0.225). Compared with MNA, MNA-SF had the highest sensitivity of 100%, but specificity was 56.4% (κ=0.257). MST compared with MNA had a sensitivity of 94.1%, specificity 80.9% (κ=0.501). The anthropometric screens ranged from κ=0.193 to 0.468 when compared with SGA and MNA.ConclusionsMST, MUST, MNA-SF, and the anthropometric screens corrected arm muscle area and calf circumference have acceptable concurrent validity compared with validated nutrition assessment tools and can be used to triage nutrition care in the long-term-care setting.