| Impact of dining room environment on nutritional intake of Alzheimer's residents: a case study. | |
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PMID: 11603166 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This case study, in a Veterans Affairs Alzheimer's unit, was conducted to evaluate noise and lighting conditions at mealtimes and to assess the food intake of ambulatory dementia residents. The case study compared the noise, lighting, and nutritional intake of 16 Alzheimer's residents eating the same cycle menu in the extended-care (EC) dining room and the Alzheimer's unit (AU) dining room five weeks later. Noise was significantly lower in the EC (p < or = .02). Lighting was significantly higher in the EC (p < or = .001). Intake of calories and protein was slightly higher, with some days significantly higher, in the AU. Total five-day fluid intake at breakfast was significantly higher in the AU (p < or = .02). Although residents' total food and fluid intake was higher in the AU, the project identified a need to decrease noise and increase lighting in the AU. Lighting enhancement and noise reduction may further improve intake, which, in turn, may promote improved nutritional status. |
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Authors:
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J H McDaniel; A Hunt; B Hackes; J F Pope |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias Volume: 16 ISSN: 1533-3175 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen Publication Date: 2001 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-10-17 Completed Date: 2002-01-23 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101082834 Medline TA: Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 297-302 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Alexandria, Louisiana, USA. |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Alzheimer Disease / diet therapy*, psychology* Eating* / psychology* Environment Design / standards* Female Food Service, Hospital / standards* Humans Lighting / standards Long-Term Care / psychology* Male Middle Aged Music Therapy / standards Nutrition Assessment Nutritional Requirements Nutritional Status Skilled Nursing Facilities / standards |
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