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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Research

Background:

  • Team member perspectives significantly impact resident mealtime experiences.
  • Limited understanding exists regarding staff ability to provide resident- and relationship-centred mealtime care.
  • Developing reliable measurement tools is crucial for assessing and improving care quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop the Team member Mealtime Experience Questionnaire (TMEQ).
  • To determine the factor structure of the TMEQ.
  • To assess the internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the TMEQ.

Main Methods:

  • A 23-item questionnaire was developed through iterative steps.
  • Data were collected from 137 team members across five diverse care homes.
  • Exploratory factor analysis and reliability analyses (ICC, Cronbach's alpha) were performed.

Main Results:

  • The final 19-item TMEQ demonstrated strong psychometric properties.
  • Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha: 0.81-0.92) and test-retest reliability (ICC: 0.72-0.85) were high.
  • Lower scores were observed for time- and task-focused items, while higher scores indicated positive perceptions of knowledge and capability for resident-centred care.

Conclusions:

  • The 19-item Team member Mealtime Experience Questionnaire (TMEQ) is a reliable and valid instrument.
  • The TMEQ can be utilized in research and practice to evaluate staff perceptions of mealtime care.
  • Findings highlight areas for potential intervention to enhance resident-centred mealtime care delivery.