Table 2 Descriptive nutritional risk screening data according to the Minimal Eating Observation and Nutrition Form (MEONF-II)
"First" nurse assessments, day 1a) | "Second" nurse assessments, day 1a) | Nurse assessments, day 2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Unintentional weight loss, n (%) | 4 (17) | 4 (17) | 5 (21) |
Low Body Mass Index or short Calf Circumference, n (%) | 1 (4) | 2 (8) | 1 (4) |
Problem with… | |||
…food intake, n (%)b) | 6 (25) | 7 (29) | 6 (25) |
…swallowing/mouth, n (%)c) | 4 (17) | 2 (8) | 8 (33) |
…energy/appetite, n (%)d) | 6 (25) | 4 (17) | 6 (25) |
Clinical signs indicate risk of undernutrition, n (%) | 5 (21) | 4 (17) | 4 (17) |
MEONF-II total score e) | |||
Mean (SD) | 1.5 (1.8) | 1.2 (1.5) | 1.6 (1.8) |
Median (q1-q3) | 1.0 (0–3) | 0.5 (0–2) | 1.5 (0–2) |
Minimum-Maximum | 0–6 | 0–5 | 0–6 |
MEONF-II risk category | |||
No/Low risk, n (%) | 18 (75) | 19 (79) | 19 (79) |
Moderate risk, n (%) | 5 (21) | 4 (17) | 2 (8) |
High risk, n (%) | 1 (4) | 1 (4) | 3 (13) |