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A Quality Improvement Project for Malnutrition at a Large Urban Hospital

Wu, Man Shan
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Malnutrition remains a multi-factorial issue affecting millions around the globe. Different validated screening and assessment tools are used to assess and diagnose malnutrition. In 2012, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition created malnutrition diagnosis criteria. Healthcare technology continues to play an important role in enhancing our ability to diagnose and manage malnutrition. However, attitudes and perceptions of different tools and technologies may affect the clinical outcomes. Junum® was newly implemented in a large urban hospital to improve the accuracy and documentation of malnutrition diagnoses. As a part of a quality improvement project, an anonymous online survey assessed nutrition practitioners' perception of using Junum® in their daily practice. The results showed that Junum® was a helpful tool for understanding malnutrition diagnosis and improving underdiagnosis. Results also demonstrated a need for clinical judgment to prevent overdiagnosis. Patient care and outcomes and health care costs can be improved when clinicians effectively utilize innovative tools to improve patient care.

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2024-07-30
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Malnutrition, quality improvement, inpatient care, standardized criteria, advanced clinical technology
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