Malnutrition in Institutionalized Older People With Swallowing Impairment: The Weancare Modified Texture Foods Program

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http://hdl.handle.net/10755/19195
Acquisition Type
Proxy-submission
Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Repository Posting Date
2019-11-13T14:14:44Z
Author(s)
Zanini, Milko; Bagnasco, Annamaria; Catania, Gianluca; Aleo, Giuseppe; Ripamonti, Stefania; Sasso, Loredana
Author Details
Milko Zanini, PhD, MSN, MASoc, RN; Annamaria Bagnasco, PhD, MSN, RN; Gianluca Catania, PhD, MSN, RN; Giuseppe Aleo, PhD, MA; Loredana Sasso, MSN, MEdSc, RN, FAAN, FFNMRCSI -- Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; Stefania Ripamonti, MSBiol, Independent professional, Brugherio, Italy
Lead Author Sigma Affliation
Phi Mu
Type
Poster
Format
Text-based Document
Level of Evidence
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords
Malnutrition; Modified Texture; Swallowing Impairment
Abstract
The preliminary results of the WeanCare program, a personalized texture-modified food program for older people with swallowing impairment have shown a positive impact on the nutritional, biochemical, and functional profile in a cohort of institutionalized older people.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Identifier
CONV19PST346
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