Oral liquid nutritional supplements for people with dementia in residential aged care facilities


Autoria(s): Hines, Sonia; Wilson, Jacinda; McCrow, Judy; Abbey, Jenny; Sacre, Sandy
Data(s)

2010

Resumo

AIM: This systematic review investigated the prescription, administration and effectiveness of oral liquid nutritional supplements (OLNS) for people with dementia in residential aged care facilities (RACF). METHODS: A comprehensive search of relevant databases, hand searching and cross-referencing found 15 relevant articles from a total of 2910 possible results. Articles which met the inclusion criteria were critically appraised by two independent reviewers using the relevant Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) appraisal checklist. Data were extracted using the relevant JBI extraction instruments. No data synthesis was possible due to clinical and methodological heterogeneity. RESULTS: Included studies examined a range of strategies, issues and results related to OLNS for persons with dementia in RACFs; however there appear to be significant gaps in the current body of research, particularly in relation to examinations of effectiveness. CONCLUSIONS: This review was unable to produce a definitive finding regarding effectiveness. OLNS may improve the nutritional state of residents with dementia and help prevent weight loss, and there is some suggestion that it may slow the rate of cognitive decline. However, in order for OLNS to be effective, nursing and care staff need to ensure that sufficient attention is paid to the issues of prescription and administration.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/83737/

Publicador

Wiley-Blackwell

Relação

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-1609.2010.00186.x

Hines, Sonia, Wilson, Jacinda, McCrow, Judy, Abbey, Jenny, & Sacre, Sandy (2010) Oral liquid nutritional supplements for people with dementia in residential aged care facilities. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 8(4), pp. 248-251.

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2010 The Authors International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare © 2010 The Joanna Briggs Institute

Fonte

Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Nursing; School of Public Health & Social Work

Palavras-Chave #111001 Aged Care Nursing #111199 Nutrition and Dietetics not elsewhere classified #nursing #systematic review #aged care #dementia
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Journal Article