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Texture-modified diets in aged care facilities: Nutrition, swallow safety and mealtime experience
Anna Miles1, Victoria Liang2, Julia Sekula2
1Faculty of Science, Speech Science, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Objectives:
Over 35 000 people live in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) in New Zealand. Texture-modified diets (TMDs) are commonplace. They are associated with malnutrition. The aim of this study was to characterise TMD prevalence and practice in RACFs.
Methods:
Data from 35 460 residents were extracted from the interRAI™ database. Mealtime observations (including 459 residents), meal audits (IDDSI, 2018) and menu audits (Dietitians New Zealand Menu Audit Tool for RACFs 2013) were completed at 10 RACFs.
Results:
One-third of residents were on TMDs. Half the residents ate full meals. Feeding assistance was more common in residents on TMDs compared to those on regular diets (P < 0.001). The majority of pureed meals met IDDSI standards; none of soft and bite-sized meals complied. TMD carbohydrate and protein servings did not comply with standards.
Conclusions:
Texture-modified diets reflect 1/3 of meals produced in RACFs. This study provides insight into TMD use in RACFs and highlights service gaps and training opportunities.
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