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This study aimed to study the validity of four screening tools against the Subjective Global Assessment (SGA), to know the most valid screening tools for identifying the risk of malnutrition in hospitalized patients in Algeria. This was a cross-sectional, descriptive survey carried out during one month with inpatients with at least one non-communicable disease (cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases). Nutritional status was assessed using the SGA. The risk of malnutrition was measured using the MST, MUST, SNAQ, and BBT. Prevalence of malnutrition risk varied significantly between different screening tools. The risk of malnutrition was highest with MUST (52.38%) and lowest with MST (22.86%). All screening tools showed moderate/fair validity compared to the reference method (SGA). MUST shows the best sensitivity compared to the other tools. The four nutrition screening tools (MUST, MST, BBT, and SNAQ) are valid to identify malnutrition among inpatients with NCDs in Algeria. The most appropriate screening tool for usage in Algeria is the MUST following by the BBT, SNAQ and MST. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Hospitalization is a stressful event that affects the nutritional status of adults and elderly. Inpatients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a vulnerable group facing an increased risk of malnutrition. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of malnutrition in Algerian inpatients with non-communicable diseases in a public hospital in Skikda (Algeria). Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive survey carried out during one month from the 15th November 2020 to the 10th December 2020, with inpatients with at least one NCD (cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases). The assessment of their nutritional status was carried out using the Subjective Global Assessment tool (SGA). Results: One hundred and five patients were included. One of two patients had at least one non communicable disease. In our study, the SGA allowed us to estimate the malnutrition prevalence at 44.76% (ranks B and C: moderate and severe malnutrition). Our study showed a length of stay (LOS) of 4.14±7.69days. Conclusion: The considerable prevalence of malnutrition was, in part, due to reduced food intake and short LOS. In order to detect and prevent malnutrition, the nutritional status assessment must be included in the routine of health care in Algeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aims: Different diagnostic tools are used in the identification of malnutrition in hospitalized patients. The aim of this article is to review the main diagnostic tools used in the assessment of nutritional status of inpatients with NCDs in the last ten years. Methods: Data needed for this review were collected through searching PubMed, Sciencedirect and Google Scholar databases, for the period from 2010 to 2020. MeSH keywords included "non-communicable diseases" "nutritional status" "nutritional status assessment" "malnutrition" "inpatients". The data were summarized and were analyzed using Content Analysis. Result: Out of 374 articles, 10 articles were included in the study. Regarding the contents extracted, data were categorized into 2 topics namely; criteria of diagnosis of malnutrition of NCDs'inpatients and tools of nutritional status assessment of NCDs'inpatients. Three criteria of diagnosis were reviewed: diagnosis of the disease, age and nutritional variables. The main tools of diagnosis are: BBT tool, GLIM criteria, GNRI, MNA, MST and MUST, NRS 2002, SGA and PG-SGA, SNAQ and anthropometric parameters. Conclusion: this review represent nutritional status assessment tools all combined in one reference that makes it easier for researchers, health professionals and nutritionists to choose the appropriate tool according to their research goals (diagnosis, prediction, evaluation), their samples (adults, elderly),and their available resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]