Access to food choices by older people in residential aged care: An integrative review

摘要: Abstract Background There is increasing concern regarding autonomy and quality of life for older people living in residential aged care. Failure to provide food choices suitable dining environments has been reported negatively impact their nutritional status, undermining sense life. Aim This paper presents an integrative review studies on care explores the relationships between choices, Methods Search nine databases CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, ProQuest, Cochrane, Embase, AMED, Social Science Citation Index, identified primary articles. The Critical Appraisal Skill Program tool was used examine these Findings Three key themes were identified: (1) Prevalence catering residents' preference; (2) Importance status; (3) Impact importance staff awareness a need develop regulation ensure adequate provided. Discussion interrelatedness respecting people's identified. needs determining accreditation standards also highlighted. Conclusion satisfying impacts However, strength requires further study.