Developing trained volunteer mealtime assistants to help older people in hospital: The Southampton Mealtime Assistance Study

Poor nutrition is common among older inpatients and providing enough help to eat and drink is challenging for time - pressured nurses. This study compared the use of trained volunteer mealtime assistants with usual care on female Medicine for Older People wards. Data from interviews and focus groups...

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Main Authors: Roberts, H. (Author), Rossiter, F.A (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2015-03-16.
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