SNAQ 65+
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Evaluation
SNAQ 65+
SNAQ 65+
Not undernourished
take no action
At Risk of Undernutrition
- provide information about the consequences of undernutrition and stress the importance of good nutrition
- advise the use of full-fat products as well as the importance of more frequent meals per day (6 times daily)
- provide patient with a brochure
- consult the general practitioner or dietitian if necessary
Undernourished
- provide information and advice as is done with risk of undernutrition
- consult the general practitioner
- refer the patient to a dietitian within 1 day
An evidence-based therapeutic algorithm for management of malnutrition can be found "here.”
Repeat the assessment depending on the situation:
- at least once a year
- as part of the evaluation of the medical treatment plan
- as part of the home care evaluation