Table 5 Sensitivity and specificity of triceps skinfold thickness (TSFT) and body mass index (BMI) in detecting malnutrition
Characteristic | Malnutrition | Sensitivity/specificity |
|---|---|---|
TSFT ≤ 10 mm | Yes 194/213 | Sensitivity 91.1% |
TSFT > 10 mm | No 118/141 | Specificity 83.7% |
BMI ≤ 20 kg/m2 | Yes 139/213 | Sensitivity 65.3% |
BMI > 20 kg/m2 | No 137/141 | Specificity 97.2% |