Malnutrition in institutionalized older people with swallowing impairment: The weancare modified texture foods program

Abstract

The preliminary results of the WeanCare program, a personalized texture-modified food program for older people with swallowing impairment have shown a positive impact on the nutritional, biochemical, and functional profile in a cohort of institutionalized older people.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Milko Zanini
Annamaria Bagnasco
Gianluca Catania
Giuseppe Aleo
Stefania Ripamonti
Loredana Sasso

Author Details

Milko Zanini, PhD, MSN, MASoc, RN; Annamaria Bagnasco, PhD, MSN, RN; Gianluca Catania, PhD, MSN, RN; Giuseppe Aleo, PhD, MA; Loredana Sasso, MSN, MEdSc, RN, FAAN, FFNMRCSI -- Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; Stefania Ripamonti, MSBiol, Independent professional, Brugherio, Italy

Sigma Membership

Phi Mu

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Malnutrition, Modified Texture, Swallowing Impairment

Recommended Citation

Zanini, Milko; Bagnasco, Annamaria; Catania, Gianluca; Aleo, Giuseppe; Ripamonti, Stefania; and Sasso, Loredana, "Malnutrition in institutionalized older people with swallowing impairment: The weancare modified texture foods program" (2019). Convention. 181.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/181

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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