Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 10, 2026
06:21
Concept Development and Use of an Automated Food Intake and Eating Behavior Assessment Method
Published on: February 19, 2021
A personalized snack-based intervention for hip fracture patients: development, feasibility and acceptability
Rosemary J G Price1, Marion E T McMurdo, Annie S Anderson
1Section of Ageing and Health, Division of Medicine and Therapeutics, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK. r.j.g.price@dundee.ac.uk
Summary
A personalized snack intervention for hip fracture patients showed feasibility but faced adherence challenges. Delivering snacks after the acute phase may improve outcomes and reduce costs compared to sip feeds.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Nutritional Science
- Clinical Nutrition
Background:
- Undernutrition is prevalent in elderly patients with hip fractures.
- Oral sip feed supplementation often suffers from poor patient compliance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a personalized, snack-based nutritional intervention for hip fracture patients.
- Assess the feasibility, adherence, acceptability, and cost-effectiveness of the intervention.
Main Methods:
- Twenty-three elderly hip fracture patients received three daily snacks for four weeks post-surgery.
- Dietary counseling, acceptability assessments, and cost analyses were conducted.
Main Results:
- The snack intervention provided 26% of daily energy needs.
- Adherence monitoring presented challenges, with noted discrepancies.
- The intervention was generally acceptable, though timing was an issue for some.
Conclusions:
- The snack intervention is feasible but requires optimized timing for better adherence, potentially post-acute phase.
- The cost was favorable compared to traditional sip feeds.
- Post-discharge nutritional support may be more effective.