Supporting Mealtime Participation Among People Living With Dementia at Home: Challenges and Strategies for Caregivers.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Approximately 60% of people living with dementia at home are unable to routinely participate in mealtime activities (e.g., eating, safe food preparation), warranting assistance to ensure people with dementia meet their health and nutritional needs. The purpose of this study was to characterize these barriers to mealtime participation and identify potential caregiver-led strategies to enhance mealtime activities.

Research design and methods

We used a qualitative descriptive approach and obtained semistructured interview data from (a) allied health professionals and (b) community-based nutrition program providers who frequently serve people with dementia. Interview data were examined by means of directed content analysis and framework methodology unti

SUBMITTER: Juckett LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11194633 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature