Nutritional Status and Feeding Difficulty of Older People Residing in Nursing Homes: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

To investigate the nutritional status and feeding behaviours of nursing home residents and the impact of cognitive impairments and feeding difficulties on nutritional health. A cross-sectional observational design was employed. The study assessed 51 nursing home residents using the Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form (MNA-SF) for nutritional status, the Feeding Difficulty Index (FDI) for mealtime behaviours, and the MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment or The MoCA Test) for cognitive function.

Improving nutritional care in residential aged care facilities (RACFs): A scoping review of nutrition education for nursing staff.

Background: The ageing population is growing rapidly, posing unique challenges in residential aged care facilities, especially regarding malnutrition among residents. Nutrition education for nursing staff is crucial for improving the quality of nutritional care and promoting healthy ageing.

Objective: This scoping review aims to explore the current state of nutrition education interventions for nursing staff in residential aged care facilities and evaluate their effectiveness in enhancing resident care.