Actions alimentation-nutrition pratiquées dans les établissements médicosociaux et de santé de Nouvelle-Aquitaine, intérêt et utilisation des services proposés par le centre de ressources en nutrition (Cerenut) de cette région

Abstract

Introduction and objective

The functioning of establishments for elderly or disabled people regarding food and nutrition is poorly understood. In the French Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, there is a Nutrition Resource Center (Cerenut) responsible for helping establishments on these issues. The study aimed to find out the main food and nutrition actions practiced in medico-social and health establishments in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, their perception of the interest of the various services offered by Cerenut and the levels of use of these services.

Method

A secure questionnaire was sent electronically to 2625 establishments. Declarative data was collected automatically over a period of one month.

Results

The number of responding establishments was 172 (6.6% of establishments contacted). The use of oral nutritional supplements, weighing at least once a month and the presence of a menu committee were the most frequent actions. Nutritional issues were an important concern for establishment budgets. The nutritional assessment of residents upon entry and the use of dietary time remained infrequent, as did the practice of enteral nutrition. Establishments for people with disabilities were the worst off. Cerenut's services relating to team training were considered the most interesting and the most used.

Conclusion

Several fundamental food and nutrition actions were not carried out in the establishments surveyed, likely to hamper the nutritional assessment of residents, their care and the enhancement of their stays. Cerenut offers training and can provide structures with appropriate assistance in many cases.