EATING EXPERIENCES IN PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA: A CONCEPT ANALYSIS USING RODGERS’S METHODOLOGY
2024
Eating Experiences in People Living with Dementia
Sample size: 22
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Author Information
Author(s): Wang Zih-Ling, McHale Jenna, Belza Basia, Sonney Jennifer
Primary Institution: University of Washington
Hypothesis
This study aims to clarify the concept of eating experience in people living with dementia.
Conclusion
The study identifies key attributes and factors influencing eating experiences in people with dementia, which can inform healthcare practices.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identifies three key attributes of eating experiences: self-connection, the special journey of life, and self-interpretation.
- Factors influencing eating experiences were categorized into intrapersonal, interpersonal, and environmental aspects.
- Consequences of eating experiences were divided into external and internal domains affecting quality of life and mental well-being.
Takeaway
Eating for people with dementia is more than just a task; it's about how they feel and connect with their food and surroundings.
Methodology
The study used Rodgers’ evolutionary approach to analyze literature on eating experiences in dementia.
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