MiOA: Intervention: Long-Term Care: Oral Nutrition Supplements (2023)
Author and Year:
Lee L, Tsai A, Waing J 2013
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Need-based nutritional intervention is effective in improving handgrip strength and Barthel Index scores of older people living in a nursing home: a randomized controlled trial.
Authors:
Lee L, Tsai A, Wang J
Journal:
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Year of publication:
2015
Volume:
52
Issue:
5
Page numbers:
904-912
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Participants were 65-year-old residents of a nursing home, they were included if they had stayed in this nursing home for >1 month, showed BMI 25 kg/m2, and were able to self-feed or receive oral-feeding, non-bed-ridden, and cognitively able to answer the questionnaire.
Exclusion Criteria:
Those who were hospitalized, or had acute infection, renal disease, or liver failure were excluded.
Research Purpose:
The study aims to determine whether the need-based nutritional intervention was effective in improving their physical functioning.
Blinding efforts:
Double-blind
Study Location:
Taiwan
Source(s) of Funding:
University/Hospital
Please specify names of funders:
Asia University