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Which nutritional screening tool is the most commonly used to screen institutionalized geriatrics?

According to one review, the prevalence of malnutrition in institutionalized elderly is reported to be as high as 22%. Identifying and addressing nutritional risk in this population is crucial, and the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is the most commonly used nutritional screening tool to screen institutionalized geriatrics effectively. Developed specifically for the older adult population, the MNA, and its updated Short Form (MNA-SF), are validated and widely used in various healthcare settings.