Subjective vs. objective assessment of mealtime difficulties in persons with dementia in the acute care

Other Titles

Health Promotion in the Patient With Dementia

Abstract

Acutely hospitalized persons with dementia (PWD) are being discharged more undernourished than upon admission. This study determined if mealtime difficulties in hospitalized PWD are being adequately recognized by nurses and what factors influence under-recognition of mealtime difficulties. Subjective and objective eating difficulty assessment in the inpatient setting were investigated.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Karen M. Mayer

Author Details

Karen M. Mayer, PhD, MHA

Sigma Membership

Gamma Epsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

Rush Oak Park Hospital, Oak Park, Illinois, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Dementia, Hospitalization, Mealtime Difficulties

Recommended Citation

Mayer, Karen M., "Subjective vs. objective assessment of mealtime difficulties in persons with dementia in the acute care" (2017). Convention. 25.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/25

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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