Nutrition Status of Elderly Female Patients in Long-term Care Hospital according to Meal Types and Eating Ability

Ahn, Hyejin; Kang, Ju‐Hee; Lee, Hongmie

doi:10.5720/kjcn.2014.19.2.187

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“…Most NARs, especially those of minerals (calcium, iron, and zinc) and vitamins (vitamin B 6 and folic acid) were less than 0.5 in all meal type groups. The MARs were lower in the general and soft diet group (0.52, 0.42) than in those reported in another study conducted in a long-term care hospital [24]. With these findings, our study subjects need to consume more of those minerals and vitamins.…”

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Nutritional status of Korean elderly with dementia in a long-term care facility in Hongseong

2019

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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVESThis study investigated nutritional status of the elderly with dementia in a care facility with the aim of improving the meal quality of the facility.SUBJECTS/METHODSData were collected from 30 dementia patients aged more than 65 years in a long-term care facility in Hongseong. The data were obtained from questionnaires and medical records. The food intake data was obtained using food photographs and the nutrient intakes were calculated using the CAN-Pro 5.0. The data were compared with the dietary reference intakes for Koreans (KDRIs). The nutrient density, diet quality such as nutrient adequacy ratio (NAR), mean adequacy ratio (MAR), and index of nutritional quality (INQ), as well as dietary diversity score (DDS) were evaluated. The data were analyzed using SPSS statistical programs.RESULTSThe average daily energy intakes for men and women were much lower than the estimated energy requirements of the KDRIs. The average intakes of energy and most nutrients in the general diet group were significantly higher than those of the other two groups. Significant differences in diet quality and diet diversity were observed according to the meal type groups. The NARs of some minerals (calcium, iron, and zinc) and vitamins (vitamin B6 and folic acid) were less than 0.5 in all study groups. The NARs of protein, iron and MAR of the general diet group were significantly higher than those of the liquid diet group. The DDS scores of meats, fruits and diary food group were very low in all meal type groups, meaning that the diet qualities of the study subjects were not appropriate in all meal type groups.CONCLUSIONSThe food intakes of the study groups showed some limitations by a direct comparison with KDRIs because of the very low physical activities of the study subjects. The diet quality and diet diversity indices suggest the need for improvements in the nutritional quality in all types of diet. Overall, new intervention strategies targeting facility residents with dementia in Korea are needed as soon as possible.

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Nutritional status of Korean elderly with dementia in a long-term care facility in Hongseong

2019

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Clinical Nutrition Management Status in Convalescent Hospitals Before and After Healthcare Accreditation Process

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2014

Journal of the Korean Dietetic Association

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The increasing elderly population has created an urgent need for well-managed convalescent hospitals, which should provide appropriate clinical nutrition services. The new accreditation policy requiring participation of all convalescent hospitals since 2013 may promote improvement of clinical nutrition services. This study examined whether or not the accreditation policy has increased practice level and dietitians' perception of the importance of clinical nutrition management. Of the 177 convalescent hospitals accredited by January 30, 2014, dietitians from 73 hospitals (41.2%) completed the survey questionnaire. The pre-tested questionnaire surveyed general characteristics of the hospital and dietitians, current status of clinical nutrition management, and changes in the perception and practice levels of various aspects of food and clinical nutrition management. In average, dietitians with more than 5 years of work experience (68.1%) provided food and clinical nutrition services (71.2%). After accreditation, dietitians' perception of the importance and practice level of clinical nutrition service increased (P＜0.001). Level of perception, however, was significantly (P＜0.001) higher than practice level before and after accreditation. During perception and practice level of initial nutrition assessment, a compulsory accreditation item, notably and significantly (P＜0.001) improved after accreditation. The significant difference between perception and practice level disappeared after accreditation. In conclusion, the accreditation process had positive effects on clinical nutrition management in terms of dietitians' perception and practice levels. Making more accreditation items compulsory and providing motivation and professional education to dietitians in convalescent hospitals could lead to additional improvements.

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Comparison of Health Status and Mini Nutritional Assessment according to Self-esteem of Elderly in Care Hospital

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2015

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Nutrition Status of Elderly Female Patients in Long-term Care Hospital according to Meal Types and Eating Ability

Cited by 8 publications

References 16 publications

Nutritional status of Korean elderly with dementia in a long-term care facility in Hongseong

Nutritional status of Korean elderly with dementia in a long-term care facility in Hongseong

Clinical Nutrition Management Status in Convalescent Hospitals Before and After Healthcare Accreditation Process

Comparison of Health Status and Mini Nutritional Assessment according to Self-esteem of Elderly in Care Hospital

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