Staff attitudes towards the provision of nutritional care to Alzheimer patients

Zahler, Lucy P.; Keiser, Alexis V.; Gates, Gail E.; Holdt, Candace S.

doi:10.1177/153331759400900205

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“…To this point, most of our understanding of the mealtime process and challenges with eating conduct comes from work with professionals. 4,12 This study also provides a much-needed family perspective expressing their concerns and issues around mealtime. Rigor was enhanced by including 3 researchers in the analysis phase of this work, checking 3 transcripts for consistency when using inductive codes, and using participant checks of the general content of their interview.…”

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“…11 Training may also address the stress that CGs feel when trying to support food intake in persons with dementia. 12,13 Overall, recommendations suggest a change in approach and attention to the "social dimension" of mealtime, 11,13 recognizing that staff behavior and attitudes influence the mealtime experience. 12,14 Caregivers need to see mealtimes and the assistance they provide as opportunities to socially interact and encourage meaningful activities for the older person, rather than as "tasks to be done."…”

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“…12,13 Overall, recommendations suggest a change in approach and attention to the "social dimension" of mealtime, 11,13 recognizing that staff behavior and attitudes influence the mealtime experience. 12,14 Caregivers need to see mealtimes and the assistance they provide as opportunities to socially interact and encourage meaningful activities for the older person, rather than as "tasks to be done." 4,15 Relatively little research has been completed on the eating conduct of persons with dementia living in domiciliary care or at home with informal CGs.…”

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Mealtime Experiences of Families With Dementia

Keller

Edward

Cook

2007

Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen

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Twenty-three family caregivers participated in interviews to provide their perspectives on mealtimes when caring for someone with dementia (probable Alzheimer's disease, n = 14; senile dementia, n = 2; mixed dementia, n = 2; frontal temporal lobe dementia, n = 3; and Parkinson-related dementia, n = 1). Qualitative analyses described eating conduct changes and strategies to make mealtimes manageable. They also identified that mealtimes provided a social connection for families, although simplification of meals was required. Additionally, pleasure from food consumed was important, although tension existed around providing nutritious meals. Sometimes, caregivers compromised or "gave in"; at other times they needed to "step in" to promote a successful meal. The many changes noted around meals signaled the changing status of their family member. This study provides important insight into the challenges and benefits of mealtimes for those living with dementia in the community.

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