An intervention to provide nutritional care for people living with dementia at home receiving home care (TOMATO): study protocol for a single-arm feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the UK, over 980,000 people are living with dementia, and two-thirds of them live in their own homes. Up to 60% of this population is estimated to be at risk of or already experiencing malnutrition, with 45% facing significant weight loss. As dementia progresses, ensuring that people eat and drink well becomes challenging. Many families affected by dementia access home care services, with home care professionals playing a vital role in supporting and enhancing overall quality of life. Training in identifying nutritional problems and supporting family carers to prevent malnutrition is an identified research need; however, research on the contribution of home care professionals in this area is limited. This study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a nut

SUBMITTER: Yinusa G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12639643 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature