Pediatric malnutrition screening and assessment tools: Analyzing the gaps
Patricia J. Becker, M. Kim Brunet‐Wood
Abstract
Pediatric healthcare professionals know that children who are malnourished have worse clinical outcomes than do their well-nourished peers. The body of evidence in the literature on the topic of pediatric malnutrition (PMN) is growing and supports this conclusion. The goal of this article is to present the current state of practice related to PMN screening, the use of malnutrition risk screening (MNRS) tools, malnutrition assessment, and the use of malnutrition assessment tools. The purpose is also to discuss best practice for MNRS and assessment and to consider the gaps in practice where additional work is needed.
Topics & Concepts
MalnutritionMedicineClinical PracticeIntensive care medicineBest practiceHealth professionalsHealth carePediatricsNursingPathologyEconomicsManagementEconomic growthChild Nutrition and Feeding IssuesChild Nutrition and Water AccessNutrition and Health in Aging