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Published on: February 19, 2021
Interventions to improve food intake for persons with dementia in nursing homes. A systematic review
Frøydis K Bruvik1, Randi J Tangvik2, Irene Hunskar3
1Department of Global Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway. Postboks 7804, N-5020 Bergen, Norway.
Background:
Persons with dementia have increased risk of malnutrition due to several challenges. There is a wide range of interventions to improve nutritional status in persons with dementia. However, the evidence for such interventions is uncertain.
Aim:
To investigate the effect of therapeutic interventions to improve nutritional status in persons with dementia living in nursing homes.
Method:
Searches were systematically conducted in PubMed, Medline, Embase, CINAHL, SveMed+ and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and the Cochrane.
Result:
Fifteen papers were included in the review. Four articles described multicomponent interventions. The rest of the articles presented single interventions like hand-feeding, different dishware, and listening to music.
Conclusion:
The review reveals that improving the eating environment, implementing physical and cognitive stimulation, and providing personalized nutritional care can significantly enhance food intake and overall nutritional health.
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