The nutritional care of people living with dementia at home: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: There are an increasing number of people with dementia living in their own home for longer, often supported by a family member. The symptoms of dementia can affect an individual's nutritional status, which can lead to a reduced quality of life for the person with dementia and their family members. A scoping review was conducted from July 2016 until September 2016, using a recognised framework, to explore what is currently known, and identify any gaps in the research regarding the nutritional care of people living with dementia at home. This included any interventions that may have been trialled or implemented, and the views of those living with dementia, carers and clinicians. Six electronic databases were searched from inception to July 2016. A review team was involved in screening and da

SUBMITTER: Mole L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6849562 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature