Malnutrition screening tools in gastrointestinal cancer: A systematic review of concurrent validity.

Objective: Malnutrition is a significant problem in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, and accurate screening and identification is essential to ensure appropriate nutrition intervention. This study aims to determine current evidence for concurrent validity of malnutrition screening tools in GI cancer.

Methods: A systematic review was undertaken according to PRISMA guidelines, using four databases.