Modernising the Mental State Examination: embedding eating and nutritional assessment into the 21st-century MSE | Synapse
February 25, 2026Open Access
Modernising the Mental State Examination: embedding eating and nutritional assessment into the 21st-century MSE
Key Points
The aim is to improve the mental state examination by incorporating eating and nutritional assessment.
Developed semi-structured prompts for the mental state examination.
Trained assessors to utilize these prompts during evaluations.
Evaluated the feasibility of integrating prompts into current training curricula.
Improved detection of nutritional issues in mental health assessments.
Enhanced overall support for patients.
Supported curriculum modernisation efforts.
Abstract
Embedding brief, semi-structured prompts into the MSE is a feasible training-aligned approach to improve detection, support curriculum modernisation and enhance patient safety.