Nursing Home Staff Care Approaches and Mealtime Difficulties in Older Adults with Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Kyuri, Suh Heather, Liu Wen
Primary Institution: University of Iowa
Hypothesis
The study examines the relationship between nursing home staff's nonverbal care approaches and mealtime difficulties experienced by residents with dementia.
Conclusion
Using person-centered care approaches can help reduce mealtime difficulties for residents with dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- Staff primarily used nonverbal person-centered care approaches.
- RwD’s mealtime difficulties were significantly associated with person-centered care approaches.
- Minimizing task-centered care may alleviate residents’ mealtime difficulties.
Takeaway
This study found that how caregivers interact with older adults with dementia during meals can make it easier for them to eat.
Methodology
The study involved videotaped observations of mealtime interactions between nursing home staff and residents with dementia.
Participant Demographics
47 nursing home staff (mean age 45.6 years, 92.3% female, 80.8% white) and 12 residents with dementia (mean age 71.9 years, 91.7% male, 91.7% white).
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.005
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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