Marken Dory
Department of Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475, USA.
J Nutr Elder. 2004;23(3):99-109. doi: 10.1300/j052v23n03_07.
Nursing home residents nationwide are at nutritional risk as the result of physical, social and environmental factors. The Dining with Dignity program integrates long-term care residents, staff, community volunteers and occupational therapy students to improve residents' nutritional intake. Volunteers are trained to provide one-on-one assistance during meals and to promote a positive dining experience as organized by the theory of Social Support. Resident satisfaction with meals and improved nutritional status are important outcomes as is volunteer commitment to the program.
由于身体、社会和环境因素，全国范围内的养老院居民都面临营养风险。“尊严用餐”项目将长期护理居民、工作人员、社区志愿者和职业治疗专业学生整合在一起，以改善居民的营养摄入。志愿者接受培训，以便在用餐期间提供一对一的帮助，并根据社会支持理论组织活动，营造积极的用餐体验。居民对膳食的满意度和营养状况的改善是重要成果，志愿者对该项目的投入也是如此。
