Promoting good nutrition in patients with dementia.
This article aims to raise awareness of good nutrition, the specific nutritional needs of individuals with dementia and the importance and implementation of protected mealtimes to prevent malnutrition in the hospital setting.
Hallpike
Beverley
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Hellesdon Hospital, Norwich. beverley.hallpike@nwmhp.nhs.uk
D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004496:Education, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000517:prevention & control; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009752:Nutritional Status