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MiOA: Intervention: Long-Term Care: Oral Nutrition Supplements (2023)

Author and Year:
Simmons SF, Zhuo X, Keeler E. 2010
PubMed ID:
20424804
Article Title:
Cost-effectiveness of nutrition interventions in nursing home residents: a pilot intervention.
Authors:
Simmons S, Zhuo X, Keeler E
Journal:
The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging
Year of publication:
2010
Volume:
14
Issue:
5
Page numbers:
367-372
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Participants were included if they were long-stay, free of a feeding tube, not receiving hospice care, and have an existing physician or dietitian order for nutrition supplementation.
Exclusion Criteria:
Not meeting inclusion criteria.
Research Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of oral liquid nutrition supplementation and a between-meal snack intervention for improving caloric intake in long-stay nursing home residents with an existing order for supplementation.
Blinding efforts:
Blinding for group assignment and assessors/raters.
Study Location:
Nashville, TN
Source(s) of Funding:
Government, University/Hospital, Not-for-profit
Please specify names of funders:
National Alzheimer's Association, National Institute of Health, UCLA Claude D. Pepper Americans Independence Center.