Improving the quality of life of aged care residents through the joy of food: The Lantern Project

Objective Mealtimes directly impact the quality of life of residents in aged care. The objective of The Lantern Project is to improve the dining experience of aged care residents to reduce malnutrition risk through improving dietary intake, meal. Methods A transdisciplinary team of aged care profess...

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Published in:Australasian journal on ageing 2018-12, Vol.37 (4), p.300-304
Main Authors: Hugo, Cherie, Dwonczyk, Marcia, Skinner, Jan, Isenring, Liz
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging - psychology
complexity
diet
Diet - psychology
Feeding Behavior
food and nutrition
Geriatric Assessment
Homes for the Aged
Humans
Inpatients - psychology
intersectoral collaboration
Malnutrition - physiopathology
Malnutrition - prevention & control
Malnutrition - psychology
Meals - psychology
Nursing Homes
Nutritional Status
Nutritive Value
Pleasure
Quality of Life
Research Design
Stakeholder Participation
Time Factors
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Summary:Objective Mealtimes directly impact the quality of life of residents in aged care. The objective of The Lantern Project is to improve the dining experience of aged care residents to reduce malnutrition risk through improving dietary intake, meal. Methods A transdisciplinary team of aged care professionals and resident advocates was formed as a collaboration collectively known as The Lantern Project. Results This paper outlines the journey and timeline of The Lantern Project collaboration since its inception and the interplay between the monthly stakeholder meetings and inter‐related research projects demonstrating improved outcomes. Conclusion Transdisciplinary collaboration offers well‐grounded benefits and realistic strategies sensitive to the complexity of the aged care setting.
ISSN:1440-6381
1741-6612
DOI:10.1111/ajag.12510