Allen, V., Methven, L., Gosney, M.

Objectives: Investigate the impact of the provision of ONS on protein and energy intake from food and ability to meet protein and calorie requirements in people with dementia.; Design: After consent by proxy was obtained, participants took part in a cross over study comparing oral intake on an intervention day to an adjacent control day.; […]

De Bruin, S. R., Oosting, S. J., Tobi, H., Blauw, Y. H., Schols, J. M. G. A., De Groot, C. P. G. M.

Objective: This study aimed to compare dietary intake of older people with dementia receiving day care at regular day care facilities (RDCFs) or at so-called green care farms (GCFs).; Design and Settings: A comparative cross-sectional study was performed at 10 GCFs and 10 RDCFs in the Netherlands.; Participants: 30 subjects from GCFs and 23 subjects […]

Allen, Victoria J., Methven, Lisa, Gosney, Margot

Aim: To analyse the influence of serving method on compliance and consumption of nutritional supplement drinks in older adults with cognitive impairment.; Background: Oral nutritional supplement drinks have positive benefits on increasing nutritional status in undernourished older people leading to weight gain. However, consumption of these drinks is low and therefore limits their effectiveness.; Design: […]