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{"title":"Exploring and understanding perceptions and definitions of foodservice quality in residential aged care: A scoping review.","authors":"Jessica Zilujko, Karen Abbey, Sandra Capra","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.70005","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1747-0080.70005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Identify and describe research that explores interest-holder perceptions and definitions of foodservice quality in residential aged care.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This review follows the Joanna Briggs Institute methodological framework for conducting scoping reviews and was reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist. PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Scopus were used to search for peer-reviewed literature. Grey literature was searched through Google and six Australian government sources. No restrictions were applied to methodology, year, or geographical location published. Findings were synthesised into distinct interest-holder and foodservice component groups using meta-synthesis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 31 eligible texts, including peer-reviewed (n = 17) and grey literature (n = 14) were included in this review. Texts identifying perceptions (n = 23) were predominantly those of residents (n = 11) while definitions of quality (n = 13) were all described by researchers and experts. Despite some agreement that foodservice quality is associated with how acceptable food or meals are to residents, there is a lack of consensus on what defines quality, with none of the literature addressing quality across the whole foodservice system.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Published research and reports that examine the perspectives of interest-holders in residential aged care provided no consensus on definitions or clear sets of indicators defining foodservice quality. Further research is required to understand the perceptions of foodservice quality in order to guide the development and implementation of specific measures to support assessment and evaluation.</p>","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":" ","pages":"43-55"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12884207/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143796071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of blended tube feeding compared to conventional formula on clinical outcomes in adults: A systematic review.","authors":"Lina Breik, Lisa Barker, Judy Bauer, Zoe E Davidson","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.12912","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1747-0080.12912","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore the effect of blended tube feeding compared to conventional formulas on nutritional status, quality of life, anthropometry, diarrhoea and tube blockages in adults receiving tube feeding.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The protocol was registered (PROSPERO CRD42022372443). Five databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, CENTRAL) were searched from commencement of database to 14th June 2023 to identify studies comparing blended tube feeding to conventional formulas in adults receiving tube feeding. Certainty assessment was conducted using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tools and the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations framework, and a narrative synthesis of results is provided.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>From 4227 studies screened, eight were included (total n = 763 patients, 9-215 patients). Three studies were hospital-based and five were home-based with duration from 8 days-8 months. Blended tube feeding and conventional formulas were nutritionally equivalent in only three studies; energy and protein concentration of formulas ranged from 1.7-7.1 kJ/mL and 21-68.5 g/L for the blended tube feeding groups, and 4.2-6.7 kJ/mL and 39-100 g/L for the conventional groups. No studies assessed nutrition status or quality of life using validated measures. Blended tube feeding was associated with a clinically relevant reduction in diarrhoea with a low level of certainty. For remaining outcomes, there were inconclusive findings and an overall very low certainty of evidence for each.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The effect of blended tube feeding compared to conventional formulas on all outcomes remains uncertain. Blended tube feeding may reduce the incidence of diarrhoea. Future research using nutritionally equivalent comparisons and validated outcome measures is required.</p>","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":" ","pages":"93-108"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12884247/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142504981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Food waste in residential aged care: A scoping review.","authors":"Madeleine Roulston, Courtney Thompson, Fiona Pelly, Danielle Cave","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.70034","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1747-0080.70034","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>The aim of this review was to explore the evidence available on food waste in residential aged care.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This scoping review was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews. Peer-reviewed literature was retrieved from six databases (PubMed, SCOPUS, CINAHL, Academic Search Premier, ProQuest Consumer Health, ProQuest Public Health), and grey literature was retrieved through Google up to January 2025. Results were screened by two independent reviewers. Data were extracted from relevant sources using a data extraction tool developed by the reviewers and were reported in tables and narrative text.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 33 sources (20 peer-reviewed and 13 grey literature sources) were included in this review. The majority reported an amount of waste, typically as a weight or percentage. Key findings of the review were that plate waste was the most measured food waste in residential aged care (n = 14) and that most studies used weighed methods (n = 10) or visual estimation (n = 6) to measure waste. Ten strategies to reduce food waste in this setting were identified, and only three studies conducted interventions to reduce food waste.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This scoping review identified that plate waste was the most common type of food waste investigated and measured in this setting. However, measurement of other types of waste such as production and spoilage waste was limited and is an area for future research. This review provides several strategies to reduce food waste in this setting, and future research evaluating these strategies will be valuable for reducing total food waste in residential aged care.</p>","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":" ","pages":"56-73"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12884254/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144963292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"National Nutrition & Dietetics Research Summit Friday 13 February 2026.","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.70062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.70062","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":"83 Suppl 1 ","pages":"40-69"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146142988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editorial.","authors":"Mark Lawrence, Fiona Willer, Magriet Raxworthy","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.70066","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.70066","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":"83 Suppl 1 ","pages":"5"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146142994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"In the words of the residents: A scoping review of residents' experiences of food, eating and mealtime environments in aged care settings.","authors":"Chelsea Alycia, Jorja Collins, Janeane Dart","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.70047","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1747-0080.70047","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To capture published research describing aged care residents' experiences with food, eating and mealtime environments.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A scoping review involved a comprehensive search of six electronic databases: Medline, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL, Ageline and PsychInfo. No date and language limits were applied. Original research papers using qualitative methods and residents as participants to explore food, eating and/or the mealtime environment were included. Study selection involved screening and then full-text review completed in duplicate. Data from the included studies was extracted and charted and then thematic analysis and interpretive synthesis were applied.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>From 3421 studies identified in the database search, 11 studies were included. They explored aged care residents' experiences with food, eating and/or the mealtime environment through interviews, focus groups or observations. Five themes were identified: (1) respecting autonomy; (2) connection and community with others; (3) provision of quality, diverse and culturally appropriate foods; (4) mealtimes and the dining/eating environment; and (5) relationships, availability and skills of staff.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Mealtimes, food and dining experiences have a direct impact on residents' intake. Positive mealtime experiences, quality and varied food choices will maintain and improve outcomes for aged care residents. This review captures how residents experience mealtimes, what food means to them, and the barriers and enablers to resident-centred care. Understanding these may support aged care homes to align with Quality Standards.</p>","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":" ","pages":"23-42"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145252070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"National Nutrition & Dietetics Research Summit Friday 13 February 2026.","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.70061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.70061","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":"83 Suppl 1 ","pages":"6-39"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146143014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evidence synthesis in nutrition and dietetics: The past, the present, and challenges and opportunities for the future.","authors":"Elizabeth Neale","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.70065","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1747-0080.70065","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":" ","pages":"4-7"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145781572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring factors influencing complementary feeding practices in Asia from parents' and caregivers' perspectives: A qualitative systematic review.","authors":"Intan Noor Hanifa, Andrew Limavady, Mary Fewtrell","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.70031","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1747-0080.70031","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>Child malnutrition remains a significant issue worldwide, particularly in developing regions like Asia. Age 6-23 months is critical for preventing malnutrition, yet numerous children within this range do not receive nutritionally sufficient complementary foods. This study aimed to explore factors influencing complementary feeding practices among Asian parents and caregivers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Searches for this qualitative systematic review were undertaken in May-June 2023, in five databases (Medline, Cochrane, EMBASE, PubMed, and Global Health). The review included studies from Asian countries that utilised qualitative or mixed methods, published in English. Studies involving infants with pre-existing conditions or mothers with mental health conditions were excluded. The 2018 Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist was used to evaluate the included studies, and data were synthesised to extract key themes related to complementary feeding practices. The appraisal certainty of review findings were assessed using the GRADE-certainty of qualitative evidence approach.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This review identified 14 findings from 16 studies with 955 participants. Influencing factors were categorised into four groups: individual factors (child's preferences, knowledge gaps, sources of information, the mother's self-efficacy, time constraints, insufficient breast milk), household factors (family dynamics, secondary caregivers support, economic status), socio-environmental factors (sociocultural norms, media influences, social support, access to food), and health services.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study emphasises the need to consider parents' and caregivers' experiences when developing interventions. The presence of diverse factors across settings suggests customised nutrition education that considers local contexts and involves all relevant stakeholders.</p>","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":" ","pages":"109-124"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12884234/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144699057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cultural immersion: Embedding Torres Strait Islander (Melanesian) history, culture, diet and health in dietetics curricula.","authors":"Bobby Porykali, Genus Passi, Anna Rangan, Margaret Allman-Farinelli, Juliana Chen, Lucy Egelton, Margaret Nicholson, Merryl Ireland, Jacquelin Vidor, Jacqueline W S Chan, Michelle Dickson, Alyse Davies","doi":"10.1111/1747-0080.70026","DOIUrl":"10.1111/1747-0080.70026","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>To describe a Torres Strait (Melanesian) cultural immersion delivered to dietetics students at a large university in Australia and to understand whether cultural immersion supports the development of students' knowledge and skills in relation to specific Dietitians Australia performance criteria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The cultural immersion was co-designed, analysed, and reported through an iterative process with a Torres Strait immersion educator from the Eastern Islands, a First Nations researcher, and a dietetics academic. The cultural immersion included an opening ceremony, four station rotations of creation stories through weaving; food preparation; artefacts and cultural dance; and yarning about health, as well as a closing ceremony. A mixed methods approach was used. Data from pre- and post-surveys were analysed with Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test or paired t-test, and integrated with the thematic analysis of focus group interviews to provide context, depth and perspectives.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Forty-eight students completed pre- and post-surveys, and 25 participated in focus groups. Through working at the knowledge interface, students' general knowledge on Torres Strait Islander history, culture, diet and health increased (all p < 0.001). The cultural immersion supported the development of competence through reframing the narrative and experiential learning, impacted their journey as dietitians by promoting reflection, and increased their perceived confidence in working with Torres Strait Islander populations in a health setting.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This cultural immersion enriched dietetics students' understanding of Torres Strait Islander history, culture, diet, and health. Cultural immersion is one teaching method that can be used within an integrated suite of education strategies to support the development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health competencies.</p>","PeriodicalId":19368,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition & Dietetics","volume":" ","pages":"549-560"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12583901/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144608935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}