MiOA: Intervention: Long-Term Care: Oral Nutrition Supplements (2023)
Author and Year:
Simmons S, Keeler E, et al. 2015
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Cost-effectiveness of nutrition intervention in long-term care.
Authors:
Simmons S, Keeler E, An R, Liu X, Shotwell M, Kuertz B, Silver H, Schnelle J
Journal:
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Year of publication:
2015
Volume:
63
Issue:
11
Page numbers:
2308-2316
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
High
Inclusion Criteria:
Long stay (non-Medicare); capable of oral intake; not receiving end-of-life (hospice) care; have an order for nutrition supplementation because of nutrition risk.
Exclusion Criteria:
Not reported
Research Purpose:
To examine the cost-effectiveness of two between-meal interventions on residents' daily caloric intake and weight. The following research questions were addressed: 1. What is the effect of each intervention on between-meal and total daily caloric intake? 2. What is the effect of each intervention on body weight? 3. How much staff time is required to implement each intervention? 4. Which of the two interventions is more cost-effective in increasing caloric intake?
Blinding efforts:
Not reported
Study Location:
Not reported
Source(s) of Funding:
Government
Please specify names of funders:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (grant)