Streamlining radiology processes for malnutrition diagnosis: Insights from health administration and nursing

Abstract

Malnutrition is a global health challenge with adverse developmental, economic, social and medical effects contributing to high rates of morbidity, mortality and cost. Early identification and management of malnutrition is fundamental to implement necessary therapeutic actions. Radiology plays a crucial role in enabling clinicians to visualize and diagnose a wide range of medical conditions, particularly malnutrition. Advanced radiology tools improve accuracy and speed of malnutrition diagnoses, including X-ray, MRI, CT, and MI, to produce high-quality images and improve patient experience during exams. Radiology can achieve high-quality diagnostic images, streamline exam processes, accommodate more patients, and improve patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. Equipped with a range of imaging modalities, radiology plays an indispensable role in disease management via timely diagnosis, staging, treatment, and monitoring. Considering roles of nurses and health professionals in healthcare settings, appropriate knowledge related to nutritional assessment, diagnosis, support and care is necessary to improve patients’ nutritional status.