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.