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J Acad Nutr Diet ; 121(6): 1157-1174.e29, 2021 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34874011

ABSTRACT

Management of food and nutrition systems (MFNS) encompasses the varied roles of registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) with administrative responsibilities for food and nutrition services within an organization. RDNs in MFNS are frequently employed in acute care, but also expand into a multitude of other settings in which management of nutrition and foodservice is required, for example, foodservice departments in assisted living and post-acute and long-term care; colleges and universities, kindergarten through grade 12 and pre-kindergarten schools and childcare; retail foodservice operations; correctional facilities; and companies that produce, distribute, and sell food products. RDNs in MFNS aim to create work environments that support high-quality customer-centered care and services, attract and retain talented staff, and foster an atmosphere of collaboration and innovation. The Management in Food and Nutrition Systems Dietetic Practice Group, with guidance from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Quality Management Committee, has revised the Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP) for RDNs in MFNS for 3 levels of practice: competent, proficient, and expert. The SOPP describes 6 domains that focus on professional performance: Quality in Practice, Competence and Accountability, Provision of Services, Application of Research, Communication and Application of Knowledge, and Utilization and Management of Resources. Indicators outlined in the SOPP depict how these standards apply to practice. The standards and indicators for RDNs in MFNS are written with the leader in mind-to support an individual in a leadership role or who has leadership aspirations. The SOPP is intended to be used by RDNs for self-evaluation to assure competent professional practice.


Subject(s)
Dietetics/standards , Nutritionists/standards , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Practice Management/standards , Professional Competence/standards , Scope of Practice , Academies and Institutes , Dietary Services/organization & administration , Dietary Services/standards , Food Services/organization & administration , Food Services/standards , Humans , Quality of Health Care , Societies
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Nutr. hosp ; 38(n.extr.1): 8-14, abr. 2021. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-201890

ABSTRACT

La valoración y el tratamiento nutricionales, necesarios para poder realizar la prevención y tratamiento de la desnutrición relacionada con la enfermedad, se deben llevar a cabo por un equipo multidisciplinar en el que cada miembro tenga bien definidas sus competencias y funciones, y donde se establezcan mecanismos que permitan una adecuada coordinación en el entorno hospitalario y ambulatorio. En España, el desarrollo y la implantación de estos equipos o unidades dedicados a la nutrición clínica han sido muy importantes: hoy en día están presentes en la mayor parte de los hospitales. En este artículo se revisan las características de las unidades de nutrición clínica, las funciones de los miembros del equipo y la normativa que regula su funcionamiento en nuestro país


Nutritional assessment and treatment, necessary for the prevention and treatment of disease-related malnutrition, should be carried out by a multidisciplinary team where each member has well-defined skills and functions, and mechanisms are established to allow adequate coordination, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. In Spain, the development and implementation of these teams or units dedicated to clinical nutrition has been very important: today they are present in most hospitals. This paper reviews the characteristics of clinical nutrition units, the functions of their team members, and the regulatory framework in our country


Subject(s)
Humans , Nutritional Sciences , Endocrinology , Education, Medical, Undergraduate/standards , Diet Therapy/standards , Malnutrition/epidemiology , Patient Care Team/standards , Nutritional Support/standards , Nutritional Support/methods , Dietary Services/organization & administration , Dietary Services/standards
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Nutr. hosp ; 35(n.extr.4): 130-135, sept. 2018. graf, ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-181555

ABSTRACT

El objetivo de esta revisión es resumir los aspectos más relevantes de la atención a comensales con dieta específica en los servicios de restauración a colectividades. Las características del comensal-usuario final del servicio suelen condicionar tanto la variedad de dietas específicas a las que hay que dar servicio como su modelo organizativo. Existen dos modelos de servicio a colectividades diferenciados entre sí por el lugar en el que se realiza la elaboración y el servicio de las comidas preparadas: producción centralizada o servicio de comidas transportadas y producidas in situ. El dietista-nutricionista experto en alimentación a colectividades y el uso de las nuevas tecnologías juegan un papel esencial en el proceso. La gestión de dietas específicas en los servicios de restauración a colectividades forma parte intrínseca de la actividad. A pesar de la alta profesionalización del sector en este ámbito, es necesario una constante adaptación a las nuevas necesidades emergentes, sobre todo las relacionadas con alergias e intolerancias alimentarias y las situaciones de dependencia generadas por el aumento de la esperanza de vida de la población


The objective of this review is to summarize the most relevant aspects of the attention to diners with specific diet in the catering sector. The characteristics of the final consumer usually determine both the variety of specific diets to be served and the operative of the service. There are two models of catering services that are differentiated from each other by the place where the foods are prepared and delivered: centralized production and on-site production. The specialized work of Dieticians and the implementation of technological solutions that entail the optimization and a better control of the process are usual in the catering sector. The management of specifics diets in catering sector is intrinsic to its activity. Despite the high professionalism of the sector in this area, it is necessary a constant adaptation to the new emerging needs, especially those related to allergies and food intolerances and the situations of dependence generated by the increase of the life expectancy of the population


Subject(s)
Humans , Dietary Services/organization & administration , Food Services/organization & administration , Diet , Food Hypersensitivity/diet therapy , Precision Medicine
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Nutr Hosp ; 35(Spec No4): 130-135, 2018 Jun 12.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30070135

ABSTRACT

The objective of this review is to summarize the most relevant aspects of the attention to diners with specific diet in the catering sector. The characteristics of the final consumer usually determine both the variety of specific diets to be served and the operative of the service. There are two models of catering services that are differentiated from each other by the place where the foods are prepared and delivered: centralized production and on-site production. The specialized work of Dieticians and the implementation of technological solutions that entail the optimization and a better control of the process are usual in the catering sector. The management of specifics diets in catering sector is intrinsic to its activity. Despite the high professionalism of the sector in this area, it is necessary a constant adaptation to the new emerging needs, especially those related to allergies and food intolerances and the situations of dependence generated by the increase of the life expectancy of the population.


El objetivo de esta revisión es resumir los aspectos más relevantes de la atención a comensales con dieta específica en los servicios de restauración a colectividades.Las características del comensal-usuario final del servicio suelen condicionar tanto la variedad de dietas específicas a las que hay que dar servicio como su modelo organizativo.Existen dos modelos de servicio a colectividades diferenciados entre sí por el lugar en el que se realiza la elaboración y el servicio de las comidas preparadas: producción centralizada o servicio de comidas transportadas y producidas in situ.El dietista-nutricionista experto en alimentación a colectividades y el uso de las nuevas tecnologías juegan un papel esencial en el proceso.La gestión de dietas específicas en los servicios de restauración a colectividades forma parte intrínseca de la actividad. A pesar de la alta profesionalización del sector en este ámbito, es necesario una constante adaptación a las nuevas necesidades emergentes, sobre todo las relacionadas con alergias e intolerancias alimentarias y las situaciones de dependencia generadas por el aumento de la esperanza de vida de la población.


Subject(s)
Dietary Services/organization & administration , Food Services/organization & administration , Diet , Food Hypersensitivity/diet therapy , Humans , Precision Medicine
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BMJ Open ; 8(7): e022307, 2018 07 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30030321

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: To examine care home resident and staff perceptions of the acceptability of participating in a feasibility trial evaluating nutritional interventions in the treatment of malnutrition. DESIGN: Exploratory qualitative methodology was used to gather descriptions of resident and staff perceptions of trial procedures, using semi-structured interviews with residents and focus groups with staff. The interviews were used to explore individual perceptions of the acceptability of the assigned intervention and the outcomes measured. Focus groups were used to explore staff experiences of trial participation and perspectives of nutritional support interventions. SETTING: The study was embedded within a cluster randomised feasibility trial, which randomised six care homes to provide standard care (SC), food-based (FB) intervention or oral nutritional supplement (ONS) intervention to residents with, or at risk of, malnutrition. PARTICIPANTS: Residents in the trial with capacity to consent (n=7) formed the sampling frame for inclusion. Four agreed to be approached by the researcher and to take part in the individual interviews. All were women, representing two arms of the trial (ONS and SC). Twelve staff participated in six focus groups, one at each care home. All participants were women, representing all three arms of the trial. RESULTS: Major themes that emerged from both interviews and focus groups included the perceived acceptability of trial involvement, the value of residents completing participant-reported outcome measures and the challenges associated with outcomes measurement in this setting. Themes that emerged from the focus groups alone, included the importance of individualising an intervention, and the perceived value of FB and ONS interventions and dietetic input. CONCLUSIONS: Residents and staff perceived involvement in a trial evaluating nutritional interventions to be acceptable, although the challenges associated with research in this setting were acknowledged. Resident preferences were highlighted by staff as an important consideration when implementing a nutrition support plan. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ISRCTN38047922.


Subject(s)
Dietary Services/organization & administration , Geriatric Assessment , Homes for the Aged , Protein-Energy Malnutrition/diagnostic imaging , Qualitative Research , Residential Facilities , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Attitude of Health Personnel , Enteral Nutrition , Feasibility Studies , Female , Focus Groups , Humans , Male , Nutritional Status , Protein-Energy Malnutrition/diet therapy
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Farm. comunitarios (Internet) ; 9(2): 24-38, jun. 2017. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-164138

ABSTRACT

Introducción: Un alto porcentaje de pacientes registrados en la base de datos de la farmacia mostraron sobrepeso asociado a malas prácticas alimentarias. Por ello, nos propusimos instaurar un servicio de nutrición para contribuir a mejorar sus hábitos nutricionales. Material y métodos: Durante noviembre-diciembre 2014, se impartieron charlas explicativas y se publicitó el servicio entre los usuarios. En enero de 2015 se inauguró la consulta. Con los datos registrados durante el primer año, a través de entrevistas personalizadas, se realizó un estudio observacional-descriptivo y longitudinal, analizando los hábitos alimentarios del paciente, sus parámetros antropométricos: índice de masa corporal (IMC) y perímetro de la cintura (PC) y clínicos: presión arterial (PA), así como su evolución en controles sucesivos. Resultados: La muestra (n=77, 25-64 años), 66 mujeres (85,7%) y 11 varones (14,3%), presentaba un IMC=33,2±5,6 kg/m2 y un PC=97,2±13,9 cm. El 24,1% mostró sobrepeso, el 57,5% algún tipo de obesidad (I o II) y el 11,5% obesidad mórbida (IMC>40). Ansiedad, estreñimiento y enfermedades del tiroides predominaron entre las mujeres (56,6%, 38,2% y 19,7%) y la HTA en los varones (54,5% p<0,05); no hubo diferencia en el porcentaje de dislipémicos (27,3% y 27,6%), diabéticos (9,1% y 6,6%) ni fumadores (18,2% y 15,8%), pero sí entre los consumidores de bebidas alcohólicas (63,6% hombres y 36,8% mujeres, p<0,05). Una mayoría de entrevistados reconocieron no realizar ejercicio físico Se registraron 8,6±5,5 visitas/paciente consiguiéndose una pérdida de 4,5±3,8 kg de peso, 1,7±1,5 kg/m2 de IMC (p<0,05) y 4,8±3,8 cm de PC (p<0.05). El 71,4% de ellos alcanzaron los objetivos de peso propuestos. Algunos aceptaron adherirse a otros servicios de la farmacia: seguimiento farmacoterapéutico (SFT) (5%) y prevención de riesgo cardiovascular (RCV) (6%). Conclusiones: Después de un año, el servicio está claramente instaurado, ha beneficiado a gran parte de sus usuarios y ha permitido algunas derivaciones a otros servicios farmacéuticos (AU)


Introduction: A high percentage of patients registered in the database of a pharmacy in Seville (Spain) were overweight, in association with poor dietary practices. In order to help improving their health status, we undertook the implementation of a nutrition service. Materials and methods: During the months of November-December 2014, the service was publicized, and explanatory talks were given. The service was inaugurated in January 2015. With the data recorded between January 2015 and January 2016, based on personalized interviews, we made an observational-descriptive and longitudinal study, analyzing the nutritional habits of the patient, their anthropometric parameters (Body Mass Index, BMI and waist circumference, WC) and clinical parameters (Blood Pressure, BP), controlling them in successive visits. Results: The sample (n = 77, 25-64 years), 66 women (85.7%) and 11 men (14.3%) had a BMI= 33.2 ±5.6 kg/m2 and a BW = 97.2±13.9 cm. 24.1% were overweight, 57.5% presented some type of obesity (I or II), and 11.5% were morbidly obese (BMI> 40). Anxiety, constipation and thyroid diseases predominated among women (56.6%, 38.2% and 19.7%) and HTA in males (54.5% p <0.05); there were no differences in the percentage of dyslipemics (27.3% and 27.6%), diabetics (9.1% and 6.6%) or smokers (18.2% and 15.8%), but there was in the percentage of consumers of alcoholic beverages (63.6% men and 36.8% women, p<0.05). A majority of interviewees admitted not to do exercise. We registered 8.6±5.5 visits/year/patient, achieving a loss of 4.5±3.8 kg of weight, 1.7±1.5 kg/m2 of BMI (p<0.05) and 4.8±3.8 cm WC (p<0.05). 71.4% of the patients reached the proposed weight goals. Some of them agreed to join other pharmacy services: pharmacotherapeutic follow-up (PF) (5%) and cardiovascular risk (CVR) prevention (6%). Conclusions: After a year, the service is clearly established, has benefited a large part of its users and has allowed some referrals to other pharmaceutical services (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Young Adult , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Food Service, Hospital/organization & administration , Food Service, Hospital/standards , Pharmacies/organization & administration , Diet Therapy/methods , Dietary Services/organization & administration , Exercise/physiology , Community Pharmacy Services/organization & administration , Pharmaceutical Services/organization & administration , Pharmaceutical Services/standards , Dietetics/methods , Longitudinal Studies , Body Mass Index
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Nutr Hosp ; 33(6): 1291-1298, 2016 Nov 29.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28000455

ABSTRACT

Introducción: a finales del siglo xx, no se conocía con precisión si la comida del comedor escolar contribuía adecuadamente a la dieta de la población infantil. Además, este servicio complementario no se contemplaba en el proyecto educativo del centro pese a considerarse fundamental en todas sus dimensiones.Objetivo: describir el origen y desarrollo del programa de comedores escolares de la Comunidad de Madrid (CM) en 15 años desde su implantación.Métodos: se elaboró una normativa a cumplir por las empresas de restauración, y que contemplaba aspectos nutricionales y de composición y variedad de los menús, que se utilizó en los concursos para acceder a la prestación del servicio de comedor escolar, publicados en los años 2001, 2002, 2005, 2009 y 2013. Además se realizaron visitas acreditadas a los centros sin previo aviso para verifi car el cumplimiento de la documentación aportada durante el concurso.Resultados: los criterios más actuales sobre programación y elaboración de menús escolares se recogen en el Pliego de Prescripciones Técnicas del año 2013 (C-504/001-2013). Un 92% de las empresas de restauración superaron los cinco concursos habidos en los 15 años de funcionamiento. Hasta el año 2014, se han realizado 755 visitas, revisándose un total de 574 centros.Conclusiones: el programa de comedores escolares de la CM, desde su implementación pionera en España, ha contribuido a la mejora del servicio complementario de comedor. En estos años se han ido incluyendo nuevos requisitos dietéticos y nutricionales que han logrado menús cada vez más ajustados a las recomendaciones de la población escolar.


Subject(s)
Dietary Services/organization & administration , Meals , Schools , Adolescent , Child , Child, Preschool , Dietary Services/statistics & numerical data , Dietary Services/trends , Humans , Menu Planning , Spain
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Kisangani méd. (En ligne) ; 7(1): 259-264, 2016.
Article in French | AIM (Africa) | ID: biblio-1264663

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Peu d'attention est accordée aux facteurs liés à l'organisation des services dans la survenue des abandons des soins nutritionnels à Kisangani. Evaluer le rôle de l'organisation des services dans la survenue des abandons des soins nutritionnels à Kisangani est l'objectif de cette étude. Matériel et méthodes: Une étude transversale était réalisée. Les abandons et adhérents ont été sélectionnés aléatoirement des registres d'hospitalisation des CNTs. A l'aide d'un questionnaire, ces familles ont été enquêtées. Résultats: 135 sujets de 187 sélectionnés ont été enquêtés: 64(47,8%) abandons et 71(52,2%) adhérents. A l'analyse bi variée, les abandons étaient significativement liés: au niveau d'instruction de l'accompagnant ( p=0,033), au temps d'attente de soins (≥ 1 Heure) ( p=0,009), au sexe mixte de personnel soignant ( p<0,001), à la globalité des soins administrés (p=0,001), à la continuité des soins ( p<0,001), à la disponibilité de ressources( p<0,001), et au payement des soins additionnels ( p=0,009). Les attentes des soins de plus d'une heure, le personnel de sexe mixte et le payement des soins additionnels favorisaient les abandons et les 4 autres facteurs les prévenaient. A l'analyse multi variée, les facteurs suivants ont été retenus: le sexe mixte de personnel soignant, la globalité des soins administrés, la disponibilité de ressources et le payement des soins additionnels. Conclusion: les abandons des soins nutritionnels à Kisangani sont aussi déterminés par les facteurs variés liés à l'organisation des services. Les interventions axées sur la formation et la sensibilisation du personnel sur la gratuité et l'importance de la parité dans une organisation des soins sont nécessaires pour améliorer l'adhérence aux soins


Subject(s)
Democratic Republic of the Congo , Dietary Services/organization & administration , Nutritional Requirements , Recommended Dietary Allowances
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J Acad Nutr Diet ; 115(7): 1141-7, 2015 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26115561

ABSTRACT

Food and nutrition services, along with the health care organizations they serve, are becoming increasingly complex. These complexities are driven by sometimes conflicting (if not polarizing) human, department, organization, and environment factors and will require that managers shift how they think about and approach productivity in the context of the greater good of the organization and, perhaps, even society. Traditional, single-factor approaches to productivity measurements, while still valuable in the context of departmental trend analysis, are of limited value when assessing departmental performance in the context of an organization's goals and values. As health care continues to change and new models of care are introduced, food and nutrition services managers will need to consider innovative approaches to improve productivity that are consistent with their individual health care organization's vision and mission. Use of process improvement tools such as Lean and Six Sigma as strategies for evaluating and improving food and nutrition services efficiency should be considered.


Subject(s)
Academies and Institutes , Dietary Services/trends , Efficiency, Organizational , Food Services/trends , Health Care Reform , Nutritional Sciences , Benchmarking , Dietary Services/economics , Dietary Services/organization & administration , Dietetics , Food Services/economics , Food Services/organization & administration , Humans , Nutrition Therapy/trends
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Rev. esp. nutr. comunitaria ; 21(supl.1): 11-16, 2015. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-150104

ABSTRACT

Los estudios nutricionales que incluyen análisis del consumo de alimentos y bebidas son necesarios con diferentes finalidades de interés nutricional, alimentario, toxicológico o en el contexto de estrategias de intervención que incluyen la modificación de conductas alimentarias. Se han venido utilizando diferentes métodos, cada uno con ventajas, inconvenientes, sesgos y limitaciones que deben considerarse al elegir el más adecuado en cada caso. El desarrollo de las nuevas tecnologías ofrece avances interesantes para mejorar la validez y precisión de estos métodos, así como su rápidez y eficiencia. También debe tenerse en cuenta las características de los individuos objeto del estudio, su entorno así como los recursos disponibles (AU)


Nutritional studies including food and beverage consumption assessment are needed for different purposes in the field of nutrition, food supply monitoring, toxicology or in the context of intervention strategies that include changes in eating behaviors. Different methods have been used, each with strengths, weaknesses, biases and limitations that must be considered when choosing the most appropriate in each case. The development of new technologies offers exciting developments to improve the validity and accuracy of these methods, as well as their efficiency and commodity. The characteristics of the individuals under study, its environment and the resources available should be considered as well (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Population Studies in Public Health , Feeding Behavior/physiology , 24439 , Motor Activity/physiology , Life Style , Eating/physiology , Dietary Services/organization & administration , Dietetics/methods , Dietetics/standards , Anthropometry/methods , Feeding Behavior/physiology , Reproducibility of Results , Food Planning/organization & administration , Food Planning/standards , Surveys and Questionnaires , Data Analysis/methods
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Rev. esp. nutr. comunitaria ; 21(supl.1): 53-57, 2015. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-150110

ABSTRACT

La historia dietética es método tradicional de análisis de la ingesta alimentaria. En su estructura tradicional consta de tres componentes que proporcionan una información global del patrón de ingesta habitual del individuo y también información detallada sobre algunos alimentos. La información se recoge en una entrevista y requiere encuestadores cualificados con gran experiencia. La calidad de la información depende en gran medida de la habilidad del encuestador. Se utiliza sobre todo en la práctica clínica. También se ha utilizado en estudios sobre la relación dieta y salud para investigar la dieta habitual en el pasado. El alto coste y la larga duración de la entrevista limitan su utilidad en grandes estudios epidemiológicos (AU)


The diet history is a traditional method of analysis of food intake. In its traditional structure consists of three components that provide an overall information of the usual food consumption pattern of the individual and also detailed information on certain foods. The information is collected in an interview and requires highly experienced qualified interviewers. The quality of information depends largely on the skills of the interviewer. It is mostly used in clinical practice. It has also been used in studies of diet and health relationship to investigate the usual diet in the past. The high cost and long duration of the interview limit their usefulness in large epidemiological studies (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena/standards , Diet Therapy/methods , Dietary Services/organization & administration , Dietary Services/standards , Dietetics/methods , Records/statistics & numerical data , Records/standards , 24457 , Dietetics/organization & administration , Dietetics/standards , Forms and Records Control/organization & administration , Forms and Records Control/standards , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Rev. esp. nutr. comunitaria ; 21(supl.1): 88-95, 2015. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-150114

ABSTRACT

En las dos últimas décadas se han desarrollado y validado instrumentos sencillos que permiten valorar aspectos concretos de la ingesta dietética o bien un perfil general que puede compararse con patrones dietéticos de referencia como la Dieta Mediterránea o bien con las recomendaciones de las Guías Alimentarias. Son instrumentos rápidos, sencillos y fáciles de utilizar por personal no especializado sin necesidad de un entrenamiento específico. Estas herramientas son de utilidad tanto en el ámbito clínico como en Atención Primaria o en la comunidad como instrumento de triage, como herramienta de cribado con el fin de identificar individuos o grupos de población con riesgo que requieran mayor atención o incluso se han utilizado en estudios para investigar entre aspectos concretos de la dieta y resultados de salud. También se utilizan en intervenciones sobre cambio de conductas alimentarias como herramienta diagnóstica o de autoevaluación, o para facilitar consejo personalizado en intervenciones a través de páginas web o de aplicaciones móviles. Existen algunos instrumentos específicos para su utilización en niños, en adultos, en ancianos o en grupos específicos de población (AU)


In the last two decades easy-to-use simple instruments have been developed and validated to assess specific aspects of the diet or a general profile that can be compared with a reference dietary pattern as the Mediterranean Diet or with the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines. Brief instruments are rapid, simple and easy to use tools that can be implemented by unskilled personnel without specific training. These tools are useful both in clinical settings and in Primary Health Care or in the community as a tool for triage, as a screening tool to identify individuals or groups of people at risk who require further care or even they have been used in studies to investigate associations between specific aspects of the diet and health outcomes. They are also used in interventions focused on changing eating behaviors as a diagnostic tool, for self-evaluation purposes, or to provide tailored advice in web based interventions or mobile apps. There are some specific instruments for use in children, adults, elderly or specific population groups (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , /methods , Feeding Behavior/physiology , Eating/physiology , 24457/standards , Nutrition Assessment , Dietetics/methods , Dietetics/organization & administration , Dietetics/standards , Food and Nutritional Surveillance/methods , Mass Screening/methods , Primary Health Care/methods , /standards , Dietary Services/organization & administration , Dietary Services/standards
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Eur J Oncol Nurs ; 17(6): 827-34, 2013 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24012191

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Haematological cancer patients have an increased risk of undernourishment due to their malignancy, treatment toxicity and severe infections. This study examines whether kitchen assistants working as food caregivers increase nutritional intake and knowledge among haematological cancer patients. METHODS: Comparison of two cross-sectional studies with dietary assessment of patients with haematological malignancies before (N = 42) and after (N = 45) implementation of food caregivers. Secondly, a questionnaire concerning dietary counselling performed before (N = 74) and after (N = 78) the implementation. RESULTS: The energy requirements were fulfilled with 76.2% (CI 95% 64.6-87.9) and 93.3% (CI 95% 82.3-104.3) of the calculated need in the before-group and the after-group, respectively (p = 0.03). The improvement was mainly due to increased energy intake through between meal snacks served by the food caregivers. There was no difference in protein intake between the two groups. The study showed that more than two-thirds of the patients in both groups had side effects like fatigue, loss of appetite, vomiting, xerostomia or taste disorder to a degree that affected nutritional intake. When adjusted for side effects, patients in the after-group increased energy intake by 22% (CI 95% 6.1-38.0) (p = 0.007). After implementation of food caregivers significantly more patients stated that they were informed about their nutritional needs, 41% in the before-group and 67% in the after-group (p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Educated and trained food caregivers working at the wards increase nutritional intake and knowledge among haematological cancer patients and play an important role in the multi professional nutritional management.


Subject(s)
Dietary Services/organization & administration , Hematologic Neoplasms/diet therapy , Malnutrition/prevention & control , Nutritional Requirements , Professional Competence , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Counseling/methods , Female , Food Service, Hospital/organization & administration , Hematologic Neoplasms/diagnosis , Hospitals, University , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Nutritional Status , Patient Admission/statistics & numerical data , Prospective Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Young Adult
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J Acad Nutr Diet ; 112(8): 1255-77, 2012 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22818734

ABSTRACT

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that all Americans aged 60 years and older receive appropriate nutrition care; have access to coordinated, comprehensive food and nutrition services; and receive the benefits of ongoing research to identify the most effective food and nutrition programs, interventions, and therapies. Health, physiologic, and functional changes associated with the aging process can influence nutrition needs and nutrient intake. The practice of nutrition for older adults is no longer limited to those who are frail, malnourished, and ill. The population of adults older than age 60 years includes many individuals who are living healthy, vital lives with a variety of nutrition-related circumstances and environments. Access and availability of wholesome, nutritious food is essential to ensure successful aging and well-being for the rapidly growing, heterogeneous, multiracial, and ethnic population of older adults. To ensure successful aging and minimize the effects of disease and disability, a wide range of flexible dietary recommendations, culturally sensitive food and nutrition services, physical activities, and supportive care tailored to older adults are necessary. National, state, and local strategies that promote access to coordinated food and nutrition services are essential to maintain independence, functional ability, disease management, and quality of life. Those working with older adults must be proactive in demonstrating the value of comprehensive food and nutrition services. To meet the needs of all older adults, registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered, must widen their scope of practice to include prevention, treatment, and maintenance of health and quality of life into old age.


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Aging/physiology , Dietetics/standards , Elder Nutritional Physiological Phenomena/physiology , Health Services for the Aged/standards , Nutrition Policy , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Dietary Services/organization & administration , Dietary Services/standards , Female , Food Services/organization & administration , Food Services/standards , Health Status Disparities , Humans , Life Expectancy , Male , Middle Aged , Nutritional Requirements , Quality of Life , Societies , United States
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Nutr. hosp ; 27(3): 914-921, mayo-jun. 2012.
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-106227

ABSTRACT

Background/objective: The elderly, and especially those attending nursing homes, are at great risk from certain nutritional deficiencies. The aim of this study was to examine the percentage of energy wasted, energy and protein intake and percentage consumed of meal offered by a group of healthy institutionalized elderly in four nursing homes in Spain. Design and methods: This was a multicentre observational study of a sample of the institutionalized population over the age of 65. Our final sample comprised a total of 62 individuals. Dietary data were collected using double weight method for each meal during 21 days. We calculated the following consumption variables: percentage of food consumed (% food consumed) for each subject in each meal. We also calculated the energy intake (kcal/day), the wasted energy (kcal/day), the protein intake (g protein/ day) and the energy density (kcal/g meal) for each of the meals eaten. To analyse the overall differences we used analysis of variance test (ANOVA). The significance level used was 0.05 (p < 0.05). Results: The largest meals were lunch (781 g/day [728.4, 833.6]) and dinner (653 g/day [612.1, 693.9]). The percentage of total consumption was 81.9% [79.3, 84.6]. The average energy consumption was 1,575.4 kcal/day [1,508.3, 1,642.6]. The percentage of caloric distribution varied depending on the center. The highest percentage of wasted food was found in the main meals. Forty four percent did not consume enough energy to meet the recommended intakes. Protein intake was 63.6 g protein / day [61.2, 66.1]. 12.5% of women and 4.55% of men did not consume the recommended intakes for the elderly. Breakfast and the bedtime snack had the highest energy density with 1.10 [0.9, 1.25] and 1.04 [0.9, 1.08] kcal/g food served respectively [Energy density]. Discusion/conclusions: The best strategy for increasing the energy intake of the institutionalized elderly without raising the amount of food that is rejected may be to provide higher energy density foods in the same serving sizes (AU)


Antecedentes/objetivos: Los ancianos, y especialmente los institucionalizados en residencias geriátricas, tiene un elevado riesgo de sufrir deficiencias nutricionales importantes. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el porcentaje de comida consumida en cada ingesta así como la ingesta total energética y proteica en un grupo de ancianos sanos institucionalizados en cuatro residencias geriátricas de España. Métodos: Se llevó a cabo un estudio observacional multicéntrico en una muestra de población anciana (edad > 65 años) institucionalizada. La muestra final incluyó un total de 62 individuos sanos. Los datos de consumo se evaluaron mediante el método de registro de doble pesada para cada comida durante un período de 21 días consecutivos. Se calcularon las variables: porcentaje de consumo de alimentos (% ración consumida) para cada individuo en cada comida. También se calculó el consumo de energía (kcal/día), la energía desperdiciada (kcal/día), la ingesta de proteínas y la densidad calórica de las comidas (kcal/g ingesta). Para analizar las diferencias se llevó a cabo un análisis de la varianza (ANOVA). El nivel de significación usado fue de 0,05 (p < 0,05). Resultados: Las comidas más voluminosas fueron el almuerzo (781 g/día) [728,4-833,6] y la cena (653 g/día [612,1-693,9]. El porcentaje de consumo total fue del 81,9% [79,3-84,6]. El consumo de medio de energía fue de 1.575,4 kcal/día [1.508,3-1.642,6]. El porcentaje de distribución calórica varió en función de cada centro. El mayor porcentaje de desperdicio de alimentos fue en las comidas principales (almuerzo y cena). 44% de los ancianos no cubrían las recomendaciones energéticas establecidas. La ingesta de proteínas fue del 63,6 g proteína/día [61,266,1]. Un 12,5% de las mujeres y un 4,55 de los hombres no cubrieron las ingestas recomendadas de proteínas. Discusión/conclusiones: En vista de los resultados, probablemente una buena estrategia para mejorar el consumo de energía y nutrientes y reducir los porcentajes de comida desperdiciada entre los ancianos institucionalizados podría ser planificar comidas menos voluminosas y con una densidad energética y nutricional más elevada (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Elderly Nutrition , 24457 , Diet Records , Collective Feeding , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Health of Institutionalized Elderly , Feeding Behavior , Dietary Services/organization & administration
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Nutr. hosp ; 27(2): 529-536, mar.-abr. 2012. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-103436

ABSTRACT

Introducción: La malnutrición hospitalaria manifiesta una elevada prevalencia y es un indicador de baja calidad asistencial. Entre los motivos que perpetuán esta situación se identifican procesos asistenciales que se realizan por diferentes profesionales con criterios de actuación divergentes y a través de intervenciones fragmentadas. Objetivo: Describir el modelo implantado en el Hospital Universitario de la Ribera para proporcionar atención nutricional. Método: El modelo implementado en el Hospital Universitario de la Ribera tiene como característica diferencial la intervención coordinada de los profesionales que participan en el proceso nutricional con el objetivo de que la atención nutricional se lleve a cabo de forma integral, desde la identificación de la malnutrición, el establecimiento y monitorización del plan nutricional y su adaptación a la evolución del paciente y recomendaciones al alta. Se describen los elementos de estructura para la consecución de este objetivo: el Servicio de Nutrición y Servicio de Farmacia, el sistema de información que permite compartir e intercambiar información de forma efectiva y el funcionamiento resolutivo de la Comisión de Nutrición y Dietética interdisciplinar. Conclusión: En el Hospital Universitario de la Ribera se ha establecido una organización que garantiza la continuidad asistencial a lo largo del proceso nutricional y su conexión con atención primaria de salud (AU)


Introduction: Hospital malnutrition shows a high prevalence and is an indicator of poor quality care. The intervention of different professionals involved in the nutritional care process performing uncoordinated and with different criteria is one of the reasons that contribute to perpetuate this situation. Objective: To describe the model implemented in the ‘Hospital Universitario de la Ribera’ for providing nutritional care to patients. Method: The model implemented in the ‘Hospital Universitario de la Ribera’ is characterized by the coordinated intervention of the health professionals performing with the common goal of providing patients' nutritional care. The nutrition plan is carried out comprehensively from malnutrition identification to the establishment of the nutrition plan and monitoring as well as its adaptation to the patient's progress and discharge recommendations. The key elements to achieve this goal are described: the Nutrition Department and the Pharmacy Department, the information system available that allows to share and exchange information effectively and a dynamic and interdisciplinary Commission of Nutrition and Dietetics. Conclusion: At the ‘Hospital Universitario de la Ribera’ an organization that ensures continuity of care throughout the nutritional process and its connection with primary health care has been established (AU)


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Humans , 52503 , Dietary Services/organization & administration , Electronic Prescribing , Food Planning , Nutritional Support , Hospital Units/organization & administration , Primary Health Care
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