Patient, family and carer experiences of nutritional screening: a systematic review.
Alex F BullockSarah GreenleyM J PattersonG A G McKenzieM J JohnsonPublished in: Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association (2020)
Although the screening process is acceptable, patients' misunderstanding and poor knowledge regarding causes and consequences of malnutrition result in reduced risk perception and disbelief or disregard of nutritional screening results. Findings should inform policy and clinical practice, as well as highlight the known paucity of data regarding the effectiveness of screening on clinical outcomes.