Exploring the Views and Dietary Practices of Older People at Risk of Malnutrition and Their Carers: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While malnutrition is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in older people, it is commonly under-recognised. We know little on the views of community-dwelling older people and their carers regarding the management of malnutrition. The aim of the study was: (a) to explore views and dietary practices of older people at risk of malnutrition and their carers; (b) to identify gaps in knowledge, barriers and facilitators to healthy eating in later life; (c) to explore potential interventions for malnutrition in primary care.

Methods

A qualitative study was performed using semi-structured interviews with participants recruited from four general practices and a carers' focus group in London. Community-dwelling people aged ≥75, identified as malnourished or at ris

SUBMITTER: Avgerinou C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6627873 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature