Evaluating the Effect of a Home-Delivered Meals Service on the Physical and Psychological Wellbeing of a UK Population of Older Adults – A Pilot and Feasibility Study

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Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Pub Date : 2019-11-04 DOI:10.1080/21551197.2019.1684417

M. O'Leary, M. Barreto, J. Bowtell

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Abstract

Abstract We evaluated the effectiveness of a 3-week, daily meal provision service by a non-profit provider on the physical and psychological wellbeing of an older adult population. We further examined the feasibility of carrying out such measures in participant’s homes. 19 older adult participants (8M, 11F; 78.3 ± 8.7 years) received 3 meals per day for 21 days and supplemented these meals ad libitum. Risk of malnutrition (Mini Nutritional Assessment; MNA) body composition, blood pressure, handgrip strength, balance, mobility, loneliness, social capital, satisfaction with life and mood were evaluated in participant’s homes before and after the intervention. Following the intervention, MNA score increased significantly and participants rated themselves as significantly less depressed. We describe a methodology that was largely feasible and outline ways in which it could be improved. We have demonstrated that even short-term, home meal deliveries improve MNA scores and can positively alter some measures of mood.

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评估上门送餐服务对英国老年人身心健康的影响-一项试点和可行性研究

摘要:我们评估了由一家非营利机构提供的为期3周的每日膳食供应服务对老年人身心健康的有效性。我们进一步研究在参加者家中推行这些措施的可行性。19名老年参与者(8M, 11F;(78.3±8.7岁)，每天3餐，连续21 d，并可随意补充。营养不良风险(迷你营养评估);在干预前和干预后，对参与者的身体成分、血压、握力、平衡力、活动能力、孤独感、社会资本、生活满意度和情绪进行评估。干预后，MNA得分显著提高，参与者认为自己抑郁程度显著降低。我们描述了一种基本上可行的方法，并概述了可以改进的方法。我们已经证明，即使是短期的，在家送餐也能提高MNA分数，并能积极地改变一些情绪指标。

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Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Nursing-Nutrition and Dietetics

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics publishes original research studies that are directly relevant to clinical and community nutrition issues that affect older adults. Epidemiologic and community-based studies are suitable for JNE, as are well-controlled clinical trials of preventive and therapeutic nutritional interventions. The Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics invites papers on a broad array of topics in the nutrition and aging field, including but not limited to studies of: preventive nutrition, nutritional interventions for chronic disease, aging effects on nutritional requirements, nutritional status and dietary intake behaviors, nutritional frailty and functional status, usefulness of supplements, programmatic interventions, transitions in care and long term care, and community nutrition issues.