malnutrition universal screening tool (must)

How Does MUST Work?

MUST involves a five-step screening process:
Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculation: Determine the patient's BMI using weight and height measurements.
Weight Loss Score: Assess the percentage of unintentional weight loss over the past 3-6 months.
Acute Disease Effect: Evaluate whether the patient is acutely ill and has not eaten for more than 5 days.
Total Score: Combine the scores from the previous steps to obtain an overall risk score.
Management Guidelines: Use the total score to guide appropriate nutritional interventions and management plans.

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