‘MUST’ is a five-step screening tool to identify adults, who are malnourished, at risk of malnutrition (undernutrition), or obese. It also includes management guidelines which can be used to develop a care plan. It is for use in hospitals, community and other care settings and can be …
The ‘MUST’ Toolkit - BAPEN
Following feedback and requests from users of ‘MUST’ the Malnutrition Action Group (MAG) has modified the ‘MUST’ BMI charts and weight loss charts, to extend the weight and height ranges, to cater for smaller and larger individuals and also to make them easier and quicker to use.
‘MUST’ Calculator - BAPEN
Use the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) calculator to establish nutritional risk.
Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool - studylib.net
This guide contains: A flow chart showing the 5 steps to use for screening and management BMI chart Weight loss tables Alternative measurements when BMI cannot be obtained by measuring weight and height.
BAPEN (British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition) for further information on ‘MUST’ see www.bapen.org.uk
Record all food and drinks offered and quantities taken over 3 days . If MUST score 2 or above High Nutritional Risk, commence High Nutritional Risk Action Plan (Action Plan 2) repeat screening weekly. Ensure the patient and relatives are …
Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) – OSCE Guide
Jan 23, 2025 · Developed by the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN), it aims to provide healthcare professionals with a standardised approach to identifying and managing malnutrition. 4 Indications
MUST Score Calculation for NMC OSCE
MUST Chart helps the dietitian as well as doctors to decide how malnourished the patient is. Recently in July 19th update of NMC OSCE, MUST Chart has been included in OSCE Exam. In this article we will help you to calculate the MUST Score of patient using different techniques.
Note : The black lines denote the exact cut off points (30,20 and 18.5 kg/m2), figures on the chart have been rounded to the nearest whole number. © BAPEN Weight (kg)
Use the online calculator for your desktop or for mobile devices set this as a shortcut on your home screen. BMI Score Weight loss Acute Disease Score Effect Score. Weight ÷ Height ÷ Height = BMI (e.g. 40kg ÷ 1.6m ÷ 1.6m = BMI 15.6 kg/m2 ) . This is rare in Care Homes.