Exploring the Role of a Dietitian in an Early Intervention Program for People With Dementia and Their Care Partners: A Composite Case Series.

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q2 GERONTOLOGY

Journal of Applied Gerontology Pub Date : 2025-04-29 DOI:10.1177/07334648251338302

Caitlin Bull, Elizabeth Low, Helen Holloway, Jane Kellett, Emilia Roberts, Georgina Chelberg, Lara Wiseman, Angela Chau, Rachael Mitterfellner, Stephen Isbel, Kasia Bail, Diane Gibson, Nathan M D'Cunha

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Abstract

Symptoms of dementia can impact the nutritional status and quality of life of people with dementia, but there is limited research exploring the dietitian's role in post-diagnostic care. This study aims to explore the role of a dietitian in a multidisciplinary dementia program for people living in the community. Participants in a twelve-week multicomponent, multidisciplinary post-diagnostic intervention for people with dementia and care partners were offered three consultations with a dietitian to receive dietary assessment, education and advice. Key clinical findings from dietetics case notes of 40 people with dementia were analyzed using a composite case series approach. Of these, 39 required ongoing nutrition support and intervention. Common issues identified include insufficient energy and/or nutrient intake, unintentional weight loss, poor management of comorbidities and difficulties with coordination of care. Dietitians are an integral part of a multicomponent intervention for dementia. Future work is needed to optimize dietetic care models. Running headline. Dietetics in an early intervention for dementia.

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探索营养师在痴呆症患者及其护理伙伴的早期干预计划中的作用：一个复合病例系列。

痴呆症的症状会影响痴呆症患者的营养状况和生活质量，但关于营养师在诊断后护理中的作用的研究有限。本研究旨在探讨营养师在多学科痴呆症项目中的作用，为生活在社区的人们提供帮助。在一项为期12周的多成分、多学科的痴呆症患者诊断后干预研究中，参与者及其护理伙伴接受了三次与营养师的咨询，以接受饮食评估、教育和建议。采用复合病例系列方法分析了40例痴呆症患者的营养学病例记录中的关键临床发现。其中39例需要持续的营养支持和干预。确定的常见问题包括能量和/或营养摄入不足、意外体重减轻、合并症管理不善以及护理协调困难。营养师是痴呆症多成分干预的一个组成部分。未来的工作需要优化饮食保健模式。整体运行。饮食在痴呆早期干预中的作用。

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Journal of Applied Gerontology GERONTOLOGY-

CiteScore

5.10

自引率

13.30%

发文量

202

期刊介绍： The Journal of Applied Gerontology (JAG) is the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society. It features articles that focus on research applications intended to improve the quality of life of older persons or to enhance our understanding of age-related issues that will eventually lead to such outcomes. We construe application broadly and encourage contributions across a range of applications toward those foci, including interventions, methodology, policy, and theory. Manuscripts from all disciplines represented in gerontology are welcome. Because the circulation and intended audience of JAG is global, contributions from international authors are encouraged.