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Nutrition and the rheumatoid patient
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|February 9, 1995
Summary
This review explores the nutritional needs of patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It identifies unmet dietary needs and analyzes how the hospital environment impacts their eating habits.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Rheumatology
- Clinical Dietetics
Background:
- Patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis often have specific nutritional requirements.
- Meeting these dietary needs is crucial for managing inflammatory conditions and disease progression.
- Factors influencing nutrient intake in these patient populations require thorough investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the established dietary requirements for individuals suffering from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- To evaluate the reasons behind the failure to meet these essential nutritional needs.
- To assess the influence of the hospital ward environment on the eating behaviors and dietary intake of patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review methodology was employed.
- Synthesis of existing research on nutritional needs in arthritis.
- Analysis of factors affecting dietary intake in clinical settings.
Main Results:
- Identified specific micronutrient and macronutrient needs for arthritis management.
- Highlighted common barriers to adequate nutrition in hospital settings.
- Demonstrated a significant impact of ward environment on patient appetite and food consumption.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical gap between recommended dietary intake and actual consumption in arthritis patients.
- Hospital environmental factors significantly hinder patients' ability to meet nutritional needs.
- Interventions targeting the ward environment are necessary to improve nutritional status in these patients.