Abstract: Objective: To translate the Minimal Eating Observation and Nutrition Form-Version II (MEONF-II)into Chinese version and to evaluate its reliability and validity. Methods: The MEONF-II was translated based on Brislin translation model. A total of 144 elderly patients in the surgical ward of a tertiary hospital in Shanghai were surveyed to test the reliability and validity of the scale. Results: The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the Chinese version of the MEONF-II was 0.731. The interrater reliability was 0.947. The I-CVI was 1.00 and the S-CVI/UA was also 1.00. The calibration validity was -0.696 (P<0.001). Conclusion: The Chinese version of MEONF-II has good reliability, validity, and strong applicability, can be used for nutritional screening of elderly surgical inpatients and can provide a reliable tool for clinical practice.

Key words: MEONF-II; nutrition screening; elderly; reliability; validity