Undernutrition in older people in Australia
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2015
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Ullrich, S.
McCutcheon, H.
Parker, B.
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Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 2015; 24(7):364-370
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Despite being preventable and treatable, undernutrition remains a problem for many older people in tertiary healthcare settings. Nurses have a crucial role in assisting people who are unable to eat independently and are uniquely positioned to implement solutions that will lead to better nutritional care. However, what is known about the management of undernutrition is not informing nursing practice. This study used action research, underpinned by the ‘participatory world view’, to address the theory-practice gap. Data and between-method triangulation were used to collect and analyse qualitative non-participant observations and action research group data. Set Up Ready For Dining (SURFD) was developed and implemented by nurses to improve patient mealtimes. Findings show that nursing practice in nutritional care is influenced by technique within the healthcare context that emphasises operational efficiency, and by the choices that nurses made around being the patient advocate during mealtimes.
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Copyright 2015 MA Healthcare Ltd