Enhancing independent eating among older adults with dementia: a scoping review of the state of the conceptual and research literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Addressing eating difficulties among older individuals with dementia living in nursing homes requires evidence-based interventions. However, to date, there is limited evidence of effective interventions designed to maintain and/or increase independent eating. In a field in which evidence is still lacking, a critical analysis of the state of research describing its main features can help identify methodological gaps that future studies should address. Hence, the aim of this study was to map the state of the research designed to maintain and/or promote independent eating in older individuals with dementia living in nursing homes.

Methods

A scoping review was performed by following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses. Reviews and co

SUBMITTER: Palese A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7171919 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature