Aims and objectives-To determine the feasibility and acceptability of using trained volunteers as mealtime assistants for older hospital inpatients.Background-Poor nutrition among hospitalised older patients is common in many countries and associated with poor outcomes. Competing time pressures on nursing staff may make it difficult to prioritise mealtime assistance especially on wards where many patients need help.
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