Nutritional practices in long-term care across five European countries: Findings from the COST Action PROGRAMMING.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

High quality nutrition and medical nutrition therapy in long-term care (LTC) settings are essential to overcome malnutrition and ensure a better quality of life. Heterogenous and often insufficient regulations contribute to a disparity in nutritional practices across Europe. The aim of the study was to gather information on nutrition-related regulations and practices, as well as establish potential future directions in LTC settings in five European countries: Greece, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal and Türkiye.

Design

A country-specific literature review was conducted, including analysis of national regulations on nutrition in LTC settings. Additionally, the authors discussed possible future directions for each of the areas included in the review.

Results

SUBMITTER: Rudzinska A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12789832 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature