Study on the Nutrient Intake and Dietary Quality of Elderly Residents on Various Meal Types in Long-Term Care Facility

Lim, Hee‐Sook; Oh, EunBi; Kyoung, Park Yoo; Chung, Hae-Kyung

doi:10.17495/easdl.2020.4.30.2.172

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“…Because elderly care facility users have several health problems, meals provided for the elderly people should include high-quality diets for the management of chronic diseases and maintenance of their health [ 34 35 ]. However, Kim et al reported that the nutritional intake of the elderly living in nursing facilities is lower than the standard for nutritional intake [ 36 37 ]. Basic nutritional management services, such as proper meal therapy, have been reported to be improperly implemented when dietitians are not employed in nursing facilities, a trend which has rapidly increased in recent years [ 38 39 ].…”

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Snack Provision Practice in Long-Term Care Hospitals and Facilities in Korea

Yeo,

Kang,

Ahn

et al. 2024

Clin Nutr Res

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The study aimed to investigate the basic data to derive plans for snack provision to improve the nutritional status of older adults living in long-term care facilities (LFs) or long-term care hospitals (LHs). The 252 respondents (118 from LHs and 134 from LFs) were included in the study. The questionnaire of nationwide cross-sectional survey was developed by the authors and registered dietitians. The written questionnaire was sent to the food service managers across 800 LFs or LHs. The online survey was introduced using the online platform and network site for dietitians. More than 70% of live-in and non-live-in LFs provided snacks, which were mainly provided one to two times a day. Most institutions provided fruits one to three times a week. The main considerations when providing fruit were in the order of residents’ preference, cost, and ease of consumption. The reasons for not serving fruit included cost and differences in the residents’ eating and mastication abilities. Most institutions also provided dairy products at a frequency of one to three times a week. The reasons for not serving dairy products included cost and the lack of awareness of the need to provide them. To improve the quality of life and the offer benefits of fruits and dairy products to older people, efforts are needed to propose a plan to expand the provision of snacks in appropriate quantities and varieties.

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Snack Provision Practice in Long-Term Care Hospitals and Facilities in Korea

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Kang,

Ahn

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“…Aging populations are rapidly increasing worldwide [1]. For instance, the average life expectancy in South Korea has increased due to advances in medical technology and improvements in living standards [2]. By 2023, the population ≥65 years of age in South Korea is estimated to reach 9.5 million, accounting for approximately 18.4% of the total population.…”

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Health Outcome Comparison Based on Dietary Inflammatory Levels among Sample of Korean Elderly

Koo,

Lim

2024

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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a senior-friendly diet based on the dietary inflammatory index (DII) on the nutritional status and health indicators of older people. A total of 256 participants were classified into tertiles based on their DII values and split into intervention (n = 201) and control (n = 55) groups. The intervention group was provided with a senior-friendly diet, and the control group was allowed to eat their usual diet. Before and after the trial, anthropometric measurements, blood analyses, and questionnaires were completed for both groups. The mean age of the participants was 82.49 years, and 66.4% were female. On average, participants had 2.5 medical conditions, with a notable prevalence of cardiovascular disease. Following the intervention, the energy, carbohydrate, protein, and fat intakes significantly increased in the intervention group compared to pre-intervention levels. Tertile 3 exhibited substantial improvements in total nutrition score, NQ-E balance, and DII total score, as well as in triglycerides and blood glucose, attributed to this dietary intervention compared to other groups. In comparison with Tertile 1, nutrient intake and nutritional status in Tertile 3 were closely associated with significant influencing factors of the dietary intervention. For the group with the worst DII (Tertile 3), this dietary intervention greatly improved nutritional status, nutrient intake, and clinical indicators; thus, this senior-friendly diet appears to be beneficial for elderly people with nutritional vulnerabilities.

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“…In addition to this decrease in activity, envi-ronmental changes and social isolation caused by institutional living can increase depression, leading to digestive dysfunction [8], and an increase in the prevalence of constipation in older adults living in institutions. Furthermore, the risk of constipation increases because the cost of meals in LTC settings can make it difficult to consistently provide fruits and dairy products, such as milk, which are high in vitamins and minerals, to meet the recommended intake of essential nutrients [9]. The prevalence of constipation in institutionalized older adults has been reported to be 37% in men and 51% in women [10] compared to 20% in community-dwelling older adults [11], suggesting that a large number of institutionalized older adults suffer from constipation.…”

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Constipation among Korean older adults in long-term care facilities: A scoping review

Jeong,

Jung,

Choi

2024

J Korean Gerontol Nurs

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Purpose: This study synthesized the literature on constipation among Korean older adults in long-term care (LTC) facilities. Methods: This scoping review utilized the Joanna Briggs Institute protocol. We conducted a literature search using Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health, PubMed, PsycINFO, Korean databases Research Information Sharing Service, Korean Studies Information Service System, and ScienceON. Two reviewers independently selected the studies and extracted their characteristics using pretested forms to determine the final inclusion. In total, 473 articles were identified, and eight were used for the final analysis. Results: Quasi-experimental design was the most common research design. Sex, age, state of mobility, admission periods, LTC classification, sleep satisfaction, depressive symptoms, diet type, daily fluid intake, and history of digestion were identified as factors related to constipation. The most widely used constipation measurement method is measuring the frequency of defecation per week. Massage is the most commonly used nursing intervention to relieve constipation. Conclusion: The diversification of research on constipation is necessary to improve the quality of life of older adults living in LTC facilities. Therefore, the use of reliable tools to determine constipation in older adults in LTC facilities should be expanded. There is a need to develop and implement diverse non-pharmacological interventions for older adults in LTC facilities. The results of this study are intended to serve as a basis for the development of constipation programs for Korean older adults in LTC facilities.

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Study on the Nutrient Intake and Dietary Quality of Elderly Residents on Various Meal Types in Long-Term Care Facility

Cited by 7 publications

References 20 publications

Snack Provision Practice in Long-Term Care Hospitals and Facilities in Korea

Snack Provision Practice in Long-Term Care Hospitals and Facilities in Korea

Health Outcome Comparison Based on Dietary Inflammatory Levels among Sample of Korean Elderly

Constipation among Korean older adults in long-term care facilities: A scoping review

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