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Eating Difficulties, Nutrition, Meal Preferences and Experiences Among Elderly: A Literature Overview From a Scandinavian Context
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)The risk of malnutrition increases with ageing, resulting in poorer health and higher risk of disease. Eating difficulties are important risk factors for malnutrition. Moreover, independence in relation to food and meals ... -
Lived experiences of self-care among older, home-dwelling individuals identified to be at risk of undernutrition
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Introduction: in a society where most older people live in their own homes, it may be expected of older individuals to exercise their potential to take care of themselves in daily life. Nutrition is a central aspect of ... -
Living alone, receiving help, helplessness, and inactivity are strongly related to risk of undernutrition among older home-dwelling people
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background: being at risk of undernutrition is a global problem among older people. Undernutrition can be considered inadequate nutritional status, characterized by insufficient food intake and weight loss. There is a lack ... -
Nutritional self-care in two older Norwegian males: a case study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: knowledge about how to support nutritional self-care in the vulnerable elderly living in their own homes is an important area for health care professionals. The aim of this case study was to evaluate the effects ... -
Nutritional status among older residents with dementia in open versus special care units in municipal nursing homes: an observational study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: undernutrition is widespread among institutionalised elderly, and people suffering from dementia are at particularly high risk. Many elderly with dementia live in open units or in special care units in nursing ... -
Nutritional Status and Duration of Overnight Fast among Elderly Residents in Municipal Nursing Homes in Oslo
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Aim: to examine the duration of overnight fast and the significance of having an overnight fast below or above 11 hrs with respect to nutritional status among elderly nursing home residents. Background: elderly nursing ... -
Pasientopplevelser av måltidsfellesskap i sykehjem
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2008)Hensikten med denne artikkelen er å beskrive eldre pasienters erfaringer med måltidene i sykehjem. For å kunne forbedre sykepleiepraksis er det viktig å ha kunnskap om måltidenes muligheter for sosial interaksjon. Kvalitativt ... -
Testing two self-care-related instruments among older home-dwelling people in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Older persons’ ability and agency for self‐care is an important issue. Therefore, the development of reliable and valid instruments to measure self‐care with regard to both clinical nursing practice and personal health is ...