Development of mealtime difficulty scale for older adults with dementia in long-term care facilities

Abstract Background In older patients with dementia, functional dependence on individuals affects their eating behavior, leading to difficulties with meals. In addition to individual factors, several social, cultural, and environmental factors influence mealtime difficulties in older individuals wit...

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Main Authors: Dukyoo Jung, Eunju Choi, Leeho Yoo, Hyesoon Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03224-y