How to use the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool
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How to use the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool

Lynne Pearce Health journalist

A five-step resource to identify issues and develop care plans for patients with malnutrition

In the UK, an estimated 1.3 million people over the age of 65 are affected by malnutrition, and the vast majority (93%) live in the community. The Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) is a resource to help identify malnutrition issues and develop a care plan.

Nursing Older People. 34, 5, 14-15. doi: 10.7748/nop.34.5.14.s5

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