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Dietary recall method comparison for hospitalized elderly subjects.

H K Evans, D J Gines

    Journal of the American Dietetic Association
    |February 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    This study compared three dietary recall methods for the elderly. A printed questionnaire showed slightly better accuracy for older participants in recalling food items and amounts.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Nutritional Science
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Accurate dietary assessment is crucial for elderly health.
    • Traditional methods like oral recall may have limitations in this population.
    • Evaluating alternative methods is essential for improving nutritional monitoring.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the accuracy of three 24-hour dietary recall methods in elderly individuals.
    • To assess recall of both food item quantity and consumption amounts.
    • To identify the most effective method for this demographic.

    Main Methods:

    • A comparative study involving 60 hospitalized elderly patients (aged 65-94).
    • Three recall methods were tested: unaided oral recall, printed questionnaire, and interview with visual aids (color pictures).
    • Data analyzed for accuracy in number of items and food amounts recalled, considering demographic factors.

    Main Results:

    • No significant overall difference in accuracy was found between the three methods.
    • However, participants older than 76 (above the median age) showed higher accuracy with the printed questionnaire.
    • Demographic factors like sex, education, obesity, residence, and food preparer did not significantly impact recall scores.

    Conclusions:

    • The printed questionnaire may offer a slight advantage for older elderly individuals in dietary recall accuracy.
    • Further research could explore tailored dietary assessment tools for specific elderly subgroups.
    • Standard dietary recall methods appear generally comparable across diverse elderly populations.

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