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Nurses knowledge and attitudes regarding nutrition in the elderly.
R Endevelt1, P Werner, D Goldman
1School of Public Health, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel. rendevelt@univ.haifa.ac.il
The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging
|June 19, 2009
Summary
Community nurses understand the importance of nutrition for elderly patients
Area of Science:
- Geriatric care
- Nursing practice
- Nutritional science
Background:
- Community nurses interact with elderly individuals across various care settings.
- The elderly population requires specialized nutritional care due to age-related changes and health conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate community nurses' knowledge and attitudes towards nutritional care for the elderly.
- To determine how nurses' attitudes influence the quality of nutritional assessment and care provided to older adults.
Main Methods:
- A survey questionnaire was mailed to 600 nurses at Maccabi Health Care Services.
- The questionnaire focused on various aspects of elderly nutrition and nursing practices.
Main Results:
- 91% of nurses reported caring for elderly patients.
- Nurses with higher education (bachelor's degree) and those in specialized roles showed more positive attitudes towards elderly nutrition.
- Younger nurses demonstrated greater knowledge regarding elderly nutrition compared to older nurses.
- Nurses acknowledged nutrition's impact on health and the significance of end-of-life feeding.
Conclusions:
- Community nurses acknowledge the vital role of nutrition in elderly health.
- There is a recognized need for enhanced training in nutritional screening for the elderly population.
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