BAPEN has today published its report of the 2023 Annual Malnutrition Nutritional Care Survey, detailing findings from the screening of 2,250 adults from across the UK.

The annual survey allows BAPEN to develop a full picture of the prevalence of malnutrition and the different nutritional care interventions implemented in various settings across the four nations. By repeating the survey annually, we’re able to identify patterns and trends that can help us refine our focus moving forwards.

The 2023 survey found the highest rate of adults at risk of malnutrition since the survey’s commencement, at 48% of all those screened. 42% of those screened in care homes were at risk of malnutrition, increasing to 47% of those screened in hospital, and further still to 49% for patients at home. The highest prevalence of individuals at risk of malnutrition was in those with gastrointestinal conditions, cancer, cardiovascular conditions, COVID-19 and those with trauma and orthopaedic conditions. Furthermore, nutritional care plans were only present in just over half of the patients surveyed.

To read the report in full, follow this link: https://www.bapen.org.uk/pdfs/reports/mag/national-survey-of-malnutrition-and-nutritional-care-2023.pdf