A cross-sectional, observational study of nutritional status and eating behaviours in people living with dementia in acute care settings.

Aims And Objectives: To understand the nutritional status, observing eating difficulties during mealtimes for people living with dementia in acute care settings.

Background: Changed eating behaviours caused by declining cognitive function is common in people living with dementia which can lead to malnutrition. Malnutrition is associated with prolonged hospitalisation and increased mortality.

Effectiveness of interventions on feeding difficulties among people with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine non-pharmacological interventions for helping people with dementia who experience feeding difficulties in order to improve their nutritional status.

Methods: The articles were searched using PsycINFO, Medline, PubMed, CINAHL and Cochrane. Two independent investigators critically appraised eligible studies.