Effects of family visitation on residents’ or patients’ eating habits in nursing homes and hospitals
Villagonzalo, Alyssa; Usodan, Grace (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202305057968
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Proper nutrition is crucial for the health and well-being of residents or patients in nursing homes and hospitals. However, the influence of family visitation on their eating habits remains understudied. This thesis aims to investigate the effects of family visitation on residents' or patients' eating habits in nursing homes and hospitals.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of family visitation on residents' or patients' eating habits in nursing homes and hospitals. Specifically, the study aimed to identify if and how family visitation affects the frequency, quality, and enjoyment of meals for residents or patients.
The data were gathered through mixed-methods approach, by synthesizing the existing evidence-based literature and the information gathered through the observation from residents or patients, their family members, and healthcare providers.
The results showed potential impacts of family visitation on eating habits, including increased food intake, improved mealtime experience, and enhanced emotional well-being.
The findings of this research have the potential to influence policy and practice in nursing homes and hospitals, leading to optimized family visitation policies that promote positive eating habits among residents or patients. These may also develop interventions aimed at improving nutrition care for residents or patients. In overall, this thesis aims to advance the understanding of the effects of family visitation on residents' or patients' eating habits in nursing homes and hospitals, emphasizing the significance of family engagement in optimizing nutrition care for vulnerable populations.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of family visitation on residents' or patients' eating habits in nursing homes and hospitals. Specifically, the study aimed to identify if and how family visitation affects the frequency, quality, and enjoyment of meals for residents or patients.
The data were gathered through mixed-methods approach, by synthesizing the existing evidence-based literature and the information gathered through the observation from residents or patients, their family members, and healthcare providers.
The results showed potential impacts of family visitation on eating habits, including increased food intake, improved mealtime experience, and enhanced emotional well-being.
The findings of this research have the potential to influence policy and practice in nursing homes and hospitals, leading to optimized family visitation policies that promote positive eating habits among residents or patients. These may also develop interventions aimed at improving nutrition care for residents or patients. In overall, this thesis aims to advance the understanding of the effects of family visitation on residents' or patients' eating habits in nursing homes and hospitals, emphasizing the significance of family engagement in optimizing nutrition care for vulnerable populations.