Interventions on mealtime difficulties in older adults with dementia: a systematic review

W Liu, J Cheon, SA Thomas - International journal of nursing studies, 2014 - Elsevier
Objectives To evaluate the effects of interventions on mealtime difficulties in older adults with
dementia. Design A systematic review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic …

Evidence of what works to support and sustain care at home for people with dementia: a literature review with a systematic approach

A Dawson, A Bowes, F Kelly, K Velzke, R Ward - BMC geriatrics, 2015 - Springer
Background This paper synthesises research evidence about the effectiveness of services
intended to support and sustain people with dementia to live at home, including supporting …

ESPEN guidelines on nutrition in dementia

D Volkert, M Chourdakis, G Faxen-Irving, T Frühwald… - Clinical nutrition, 2015 - Elsevier
Background Older people suffering from dementia are at increased risk of malnutrition due
to various nutritional problems, and the question arises which interventions are effective in …

Nutrition and dementia care: developing an evidence-based model for nutritional care in nursing homes

JL Murphy, J Holmes, C Brooks - BMC geriatrics, 2017 - Springer
Background There is a growing volume of research to offer improvements in nutritional care
for people with dementia living in nursing homes. Whilst a number of interventions have …

Environmental and behavioural modifications for improving food and fluid intake in people with dementia

M Herke, A Fink, G Langer, T Wustmann… - Cochrane Database …, 2018 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Weight loss, malnutrition and dehydration are common problems for people
with dementia. Environmental modifications such as, change of routine, context or ambience …

Associations between malnutrition and cognitive impairment in an elderly Chinese population: an analysis based on a 7‐year database

W Yu, W Yu, X Liu, T Wan, C Chen, L Xiong… - …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Aim This study aimed to elucidate whether malnutrition is associated with cognitive
impairment in an older Chinese population. Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted …

Item response theory: how Mokken scaling can be used in clinical practice

R Watson, LA Van der Ark, LC Lin, R Fieo… - Journal of clinical …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Aims. To demonstrate the principles and application of Mokken scaling. Background. The
history and development of Mokken scaling is described, some examples of applications are …

Tube feeding in individuals with advanced dementia: a review of its burdens and perceived benefits

EO Ijaopo, RO Ijaopo - Journal of Aging Research, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Dementia remains a growing concern for societies globally, particularly as
people now live longer. About 90% of individuals with advanced dementia suffer from eating …

Nutritional status of community‐dwelling older people with dementia: associations with individual and family caregivers' characteristics

L Rullier, A Lagarde, J Bouisson… - … journal of geriatric …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Objective The objective of this study was to explore the associations of individual
characteristics of both older people with dementia and family caregivers with the nutritional …

Can fortified, nutrient-dense and enriched foods and drink-based nutrition interventions increase energy and protein intake in residential aged care residents? A …

L Sossen, M Bonham, J Porter - International Journal of Nursing Studies, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Food fortification as part of the food-first approach in nursing homes is a
strategy that may increase energy and protein intake. Objectives This review aimed to …