Relationship between the nutrition status, level of depression and food satisfaction of home care users

• Type: Summary of Presentation in a National Conference
• Date: 2016

Authors

Afonso, Cláudia (Author) FCNAUP; Poínhos, Rui (Author) FCNAUP

Conference proceedings National

Title: Livro de Resumos IJUP’16: 9º Encontro de Investigação Jovem da U.Porto

Initial page: 341

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Health sciences > Medical sciences > Medicine > Nutrition related disorders

FOS: Medical and Health sciences > Health sciences

Other information

Abstract (EN): The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional status of home care users (SAD) of a servisse from a northern area, as well as their satisfaction with the food service provided, taking into account social and level of depression conditions. We conducted an observational descriptive study of cross-sectional design. The sample was composed of 54 users SAD, constituting 51% of the population who enjoys the service, to which was applied: 1) the Mini Nutritional Assessement (MNA); 2) structured questionnaire of indirect application, with single or multiple answer questions, to collect socio-demographic information and assessment of satisfaction with the food service; 3) Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form (GDS-15). Data analysis revealed a percentage of malnourished users of 31.5% and a statistically significant association between nutritional status and level of depression. Most respondents expressed satisfaction with the meals served by the institution. Malnourished users had a lower level of satisfaction although this difference was not statistically significant. The present research results highlight the urgent need to assess and monitor the nutritional status along with the level of depression, in order to define effective and practical intervention strategies to improve the quality of life in this population.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific