Comparative evaluation of nutritional risk screening tools in hospitalized children with acute gastroenteritis (opens in new tab)

BackgroundMalnutrition is common in hospitalized children with acute gastroenteritis, yet the optimal nutritional risk screening tool for this population remains unclear. This study aimed to compare the diagnostic performance and clinical utility of STRONGkids, PYMS, and STAMP in identifying malnutrition among hospitalized children with acute gastroenteritis.MethodsIn this multicenter retrospective study, children hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis between January 2024 and January 2026 w...