1. Can I use the Pt-Global app/web tool© in clinical practice?

1. Can I use the Pt-Global app/web tool© in clinical practice?

Yes. The Pt-Global app/web tool© can be used clinically in several settings – inpatient, outpatient, homecare, and hospice, as is the paper version of the PG-SGA©. The use of the same tool in all settings provides a consistent means of identifying patients with malnutrition and measuring outcomes of nutrition intervention as patients move through the spectrum of health care delivery systems. What is gained in each of these settings can be quite different but can have a positive impact on clinical outcomes and potentially healthcare costs.