Observational studyBMC geriatrics2015
Validity of the portuguese version of the mini nutritional assessment in brazilian elderly.
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- Nutrition literacy assessment in older adults: a scoping review of measurement tools.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Pooled it
- Comparison of Content and Psychometric Properties of Malnutrition Outcome Measures: A Systematic Review.Journal of rehabilitation medicine · 2022Pooled it
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- Ageing in Adults With Mild and Moderate Intellectual Disabilities in Brazil: A Biopsychosocial Comparison of Individuals With and Without Down Syndrome.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR · 2026Observational
- Systematic Nutritional Clinical Assessment (SyNCA): Instrument Development, Delphi Protocol for Content, and Semantic Validation.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2026Article
- Intrinsic capacity in community-dwelling older adults and cancer survivors: a comparative study.European geriatric medicine · 2025Article
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- How does the cut-off point for grip strength affect the prevalence of sarcopenia and associated factors? Findings from the ELSI-Brazil Study.Cadernos de saude publica · 2025Article
- Use of Intrinsic Capacity Domains as a Screening Tool in Public Health.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Higher Body Mass Index Values Do Not Impact Physical Function and Lower-Extremity Muscle Strength Performance in Active Older Individuals.International journal of exercise science · 2022Article
- Validity and Predictive Performance of Mini Nutritional Assessment Tool for Institutionalized Elders in Ethiopia.BioMed research international · 2022Article
- Development of predictive models for nutritional assessment in the elderly.Public health nutrition · 2021Article
- Impact of oral health on nutritional status, self-perception of oral health and quality of life of institutionalized elderly.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2021Article
- Nutritional Assessment in Older Adults : MNA® 25 years of a Screening Tool and a Reference Standard for Care and Research; What Next?The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2021Article
- Nutritional Status and Adverse Outcomes in Older Depressed Inpatients: A Prospective Study.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2021Article
- Prevalence of Malnutrition in Older Hospitalized Cancer Patients: A Multicenter and Multiregional Study.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2020Article
- Comparison of Two Validation Nutrition Tools in Hospitalized Elderly: Full Mini Nutritional Assessment and Short-form Mini Nutritional Assessment.International journal of preventive medicine · 2019Article
- Test-retest reliability of the Mini Nutritional Assessment and its relationship with quality of life in patients with stroke.PloS one · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundMalnutrition is common and affects negatively the health of the older adult. The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), a nutritional assessment tool allows to identify elders malnourished and at risk of malnutrition. The aim of this study is to validate the Portuguese version of the MNA.
methodsCross-sectional study with 344 Brazilian elderly. The full version of the MNA was performed, also calf circumference (CC), mid arm circumference (MAC) and body fat (BF). Psychometric evaluation was carried out and correlation, diagnostic accuracy and ROC curves were generated.
resultsConstruct validity was supported, all four questionnaire dimensions were evidenced in the Principal Component Analysis and also significant Spearman correlation (P < 0.001) were demonstrated. Criterion validity was also evidenced with relevant sensitivity (MAC = 82.8; CI95% = 64.2-94.2) and specificity (CC = 80.0; CI95% = 74.0-85.1). In the ROC curve AUC was excellent (MAC = 0.832; CI95% =0.785-0.873).
conclusionsThe full MNA demonstrated significant results and sufficient exploratory psychometric properties that supported its validity. It seems to be valid tool to access nutritional status of Brazilian elderly.
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