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Hospitalized patients face malnutrition risks, but nurses struggle to assist with meals. Trained volunteers, or dining companions, help patients eat safely and improve mealtime social experiences, reducing nurse burden.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Gerontology
Healthcare Management

Background:

Hospitalized patients are susceptible to malnutrition, leading to adverse health outcomes.
Nurses experience challenges in providing adequate mealtime assistance due to workload and patient needs.
Malnutrition in hospitals is a significant concern impacting patient recovery and overall health.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate the role of dining companions in improving patient mealtimes.
To assess the impact of dining companions on patient nutritional intake and social well-being.
To explore how dining companions can alleviate nursing staff frustration regarding mealtime support.

Main Methods:

Volunteers, identified by badges, were trained as dining companions.
Dining companions provided direct feeding assistance to patients requiring help.
Companions focused on enhancing social interaction and patient pleasure during meals.
Dining companions reported patient issues to nursing staff.

Main Results:

Dining companions effectively assisted patients with eating, ensuring safe intake.
The presence of dining companions improved the social atmosphere during mealtimes.
Volunteer assistance helped address patient malnutrition risks and supported nursing staff.
Early identification and reporting of patient problems by companions facilitated timely nursing intervention.

Conclusions:

Dining companions offer a valuable solution to support hospitalized patients with nutritional needs.
This volunteer model enhances patient quality of life during hospital stays.
Integrating dining companions can optimize nursing workflows and patient care outcomes.