MiOA: Intervention: Long-Term Care: Oral Nutrition Supplements (2023)
Author and Year:
Lee L, Tsai A, et al. 2013
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Need-based intervention is an effective strategy for improving the nutritional status of older people living in a nursing home: a randomized controlled trial.
Authors:
Lee L, Tsai A, Wang J, Hurng B, Hsu H, Tsai H
Journal:
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Year of publication:
2013
Volume:
50
Issue:
12
Page numbers:
1580-1588
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Nursing home residents >/= 65 years of age, BMI /= 1 month of residency, able to self-feed or receive oral-feeding, non-bed-ridden, and cognitively able to answer the questionnaire.
Exclusion Criteria:
Those who had acute infection/diseases or stayed in hospitals during the recruitment phase were excluded.
Research Purpose:
The objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of a flexible and need-based intervention strategy for improving the nutritional status of undernourished older persons in nursing home settings.
Blinding efforts:
Double-blind
Study Location:
Taiwan
Source(s) of Funding:
University/Hospital
Please specify names of funders:
Asia University funding.