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KMID : 0379720230370020261
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Journal of Korean Community Health Nursing Academic Society
2023 Volume.37 No. 2 p.261 ~ p.274
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A Cross-Sectional Survey for the Improvement of Self-Feeding: Focusing on Assistive Eating Devices
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Lee Young-A
Choi Yeon-Suk
Lee Kyung- Hee
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aims to understand the current use of and demand for assistive eating devices. These device improve the self-feeding abilities in older adults.
Methods: This study used a cross-sectional study design. Descriptive statistics were performed using SPSS 22.0 for Windows. The survey participant of 282 older people(47.7%), 42 family caregivers(7.4%), and 266 staff members(44.9%).
Results: Whereas most of the older adults living in their home(87.3%) did not experience difficulty while eating, older adults residing in facilities(26.4%) expressed difficulty with the process of putting food into a spoon. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant(p<.001). Wile the older adults living in home considered assistive eating devices(34.5%) as the most important requirement for self-feeding, older adults in facilities considered receiving help(39.3%) as their biggest requirement(p<.009). Older adults, family caregivers, and nursing home staff were not familiar with assistive eating devices and were not aware of their necessity.
Conclusion: The study could help increase awareness about assistive eating devices and the importance of self-feeding in research and nursing educational settings. Improvement in self-feeding ability may future enhance the daily quality of life of older adults.
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KEYWORD
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Aging, Feeding Behaviors, Meals, Eating utensils, Independent living
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