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Nutritional Care of Elderly Patients in Acute Care Settings: A Qualitative Study Publisher Pubmed



Gholizadeh L1 ; Yazdi K2 ; Dehghan Nayeri N3 ; Mohammadi E4
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  1. 1. Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
  2. 2. Nursing Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
  3. 3. Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International Published:2016


Abstract

Aim: Poor nutritional status is common in older adult patients. The present study aimed to explore barriers and facilitators to nutritional care of elderly patients in acute care settings. Methods: Data were collected through individual face-to-face interviews with 12 registered nurses, and analyzed using interpretive description methodology. Results: Two core themes emerged from the analysis of data: (i) neglected care, with three subthemes of support but also independence, unsupportive environment and responsibility of the family; and (ii) a humanitarian ethic, with two subthemes of respect and dignity and humanitarian care. Conclusions: As an integral part of holistic care, elderly patient nutrition should be emphasised in health professional education, and promoted through managerial support, multidisciplinary collaborations, and implementation of appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems. © 2016 Japan Geriatrics Society.
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