A simple remote nutritional screening tool and practical guidance for nutritional care in primary practice during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2020

Authors

Krznari¿, ´ (Author) Other; Bender, DV (Author) Other; Laviano, A (Author) Other; Cuerda, C (Author) Other; Landi, F (Author) Other; monteiro, r (Author) FMUP; Pirlich, M (Author) Other; Barazzoni, R (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Clinical Nutrition

Vol. 39

Pages: 1983-1987

ISSN: 0261-5614

Publisher: Elsevier

Indexing

Scopus - 21 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00S-DB8

DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2020.05.006

Abstract (EN): Challenging periods like the COVID-19 pandemic require fast and efficient adaptations of the healthcare system. It is vital that every patient has access to nutritional care as a part of primary healthcare services, even if social distancing measures are adopted. Therefore, we propose a simple remote nutritional screening tool and practical guidance for nutritional care in primary practice, and their implementation into telemedicine processes and digital platforms suitable for healthcare providers. The acronym for the tool is R-MAPP, as for Remote - Malnutrition APP, while the tool will be available also as an app. This protocol consists of two simple validated clinical tools for identifying nutritional risk and loss of muscle mass and function -Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool ('MUST') and SARC-F (5-item questionnaire: Strength, Assistance with walking, Rise from a chair, Climb stairs and Falls) - and additional practical guidance on nutritional interventions for family physicians. Copyright

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific