The Complexity of Nutritional Problems in Persons with Dementia: Expanding a Theoretical Model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Persons with dementia are at risk of developing nutritional problems. Theoretical models on nutritional problems have been developed, but have not been evaluated with healthcare professionals.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the comprehensiveness and applicability of a theoretical model of nutritional problems in persons with dementia for daily nursing home practice.

Methods

A qualitative design employing a combined deductive and inductive approach was used. Healthcare professionals were eligible to participate if they 1) had expert knowledge of and experience with nutritional problems related to dementia, and 2) worked in a nursing home affiliated with an academic network covering the east and south of the Netherlands. Three focus group interviews wi

SUBMITTER: van Buuren CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10657712 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature