Current Practices of Irish Dietitians Assessing and Monitoring Muscle Strength, Mass and Function: A Cross‐Sectional Survey

This study provides insights into the application of muscle health assessments within nutritional assessment among Irish dietitians. Results indicate a gap between the recognised value of muscle health and its use in nutritional assessment. Despite an almost unanimous agreement on the importance of musculature, challenges such as insufficient training and lack of equipment hinder the widespread implementation of muscle health assessment as a standard component of nutritional assessment. These findings emphasise the need for further practical education and measures to improve the availability of equipment to bridge this gap and optimise nutritional care.