Peer-Reviewed Publication
J Hum Nutr Diet2022;35(1):58-67.February 1, 2022Journal Article
Decision-making regarding oral nutritional supplements for nursing home residents with advanced dementia: A cross-sectional pilot study.
Mieke van Hamersveld-Kramer1, Sander I B Perry2, Eva Lodewijks3,4, Emmelyne Vasse5,6, Marian A E de van der Schueren7,8
1Vilans, National Centre of Expertise in Long Term Care, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
2Department of Epidemiology and Data Science, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
3Department of Dietetics, Florence Healthcare, Rijswijk, The Netherlands.
4University Network for the Care Sector Zuid Holland, Leiden, The Netherlands.
5Department of Dietetics, Gelderse Vallei Hospital, Ede, The Netherlands.
6Dutch Malnutrition Steering Group, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
7Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Lifestyle, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
8Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Surrogate decision-making regarding oral nutritional supplements (ONS) for nursing home residents with advanced dementia is a complex process. In this cross-sectional study, we assessed whether Dutch dietitians, elderly care physicians (physicians) and surrogate decision-makers (SDMs) differ in the factors that they regard important when considering ONS. We also investigated difference…
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