Now available as an iPhone app, the MNA(Mini Nutritional Assessment) is the most validated screening tool for the elderly. Quick, easy to use and...
Now available as an iPhone app, the MNA(Mini Nutritional Assessment) is the most validated screening tool for the elderly. Quick, easy to use and effective, the MNA-SFhas been recently revalidated as astand-alone screening tool.(1)Most validated tool for the elderly- Sensitive and reliable- Recommended by national and international organisations- Supported by more than 500 published studies- Validated in various care settingsQuick and easy to use- Screen in less than 4 minutes- Requires no special training- Proven to be easy to use in clinical settings(2)Identifies nutritional status- Three categories: Malnourished At risk of malnutrition Normally nourished- Facilitates early intervention- Identifies at risk persons before weight loss occursReferences:1. Kaiser Met al.JNHA. 2009; 13(9): 782-788.2. Charleton Ket al JNHA. 2010 in press.