MiOA: Intervention: Long-Term Care: Food Fortification (2023)

Author and Year:
Leslie W, Woodward M, et al, 2012
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Improving the dietary intake of under nourished older people in residential care homes using an energy-enriching food approach: a cluster randomised controlled study.
Authors:
Leslie W, Woodward M, Lean M, Theobald H, Watson L, Hankey C
Journal:
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Year of publication:
2013
Volume:
26
Issue:
4
Page numbers:
387-94
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
BMI <18.5; no acute disease
Exclusion Criteria:
Not reported
Research Purpose:
To examine whether the nutritional status of aged undernourished residents in care could be improved through dietary modification to increase energy intake but not portion size.
Blinding efforts:
Allocation was made by a study statistician who had no contact with the homes
Study Location:
United Kingdom
Source(s) of Funding:
Industry
Please specify names of funders:
GlaxoSmithKline