The Mini Nutritional Assessment (R)-Its History, Today's Practice, and Future Perspectives
Bauer J, Kaiser MJ, Anthony P, Guigoz Y, Sieber C (2008)
Publication Status: Published
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2008
Journal
Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
Book Volume: 23
Pages Range: 388-396
Journal Issue: 4
Abstract
In the early 1990s, the Mini Nutritional Assessment(R) (MNA; Nestle Nutrition, Vevey, Switzerland) was developed for nutrition screening in the elderly. Since then, it became the most established and widespread screening tool for older persons and has been translated into many different languages. The MNA shows prognostic relevance with regard to functionality, morbidity, and mortality of the elderly in different settings. This article recalls the development of the MNA with its short form (MNA-SF) and reviews the literature, focusing on the most recent publications. Specific features of the application of the MNA in different settings (community, nursing home, hospital) are considered. Minor shortcomings of the tool, such as the resources and the cooperation necessary for completion of the MNA, are discussed. Future options for the adaptation of this valuable tool are briefly characterized. (Nutr Clin Pract. 2008;23:388-396)
Authors with CRIS profile
Judith Abel
Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Cornel Sieber
Lehrstuhl für Innere Medizin (Geriatrie)
Involved external institutions
Switzerland (CH)How to cite
APA:
Bauer, J., Kaiser, M.J., Anthony, P., Guigoz, Y., & Sieber, C. (2008). The Mini Nutritional Assessment (R)-Its History, Today's Practice, and Future Perspectives. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 23(4), 388-396. https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0884533608321132
MLA:
Bauer, Judith, et al. "The Mini Nutritional Assessment (R)-Its History, Today's Practice, and Future Perspectives." Nutrition in Clinical Practice 23.4 (2008): 388-396.
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