Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS)

Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS) is a tool used by healthcare professionals to identify patients who are at risk of malnutrition. It involves assessing factors such as recent weight loss, dietary intake, and severity of illness. The goal is to find individuals who might need nutritional support early, to improve their recovery and health outcomes. By identifying risks promptly, healthcare teams can implement appropriate dietary or nutritional interventions to promote better healing and overall well-being. NRS is a quick, systematic way to ensure that nutritional health is considered an integral part of patient care.