Is There a Correlation Between NRS-2002 and EAT-10 Score?

Abstract

Dysphagia may play a significant role in the development and progression of malnutrition and may lead to prolonged hospital stay. A group of 187 patients was screened with the NRS-2002 to evaluate nutritional status and the EAT-10 for dysphagia screening. A statistically significant correlation was found between the EAT-10 and NRS scores at hospitalization (initial NRS score) and the final NRS score (P =.014 and P =.007, respectively). To prevent or minimize the adverse outcomes of dysphagia and malnutrition, it is necessary to perform routine dysphagia and malnutrition screening in hospitals.