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Survey of current meals on wheels consumers
- Author:
- CAMDEN. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- Camden. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1983
- Pagination:
- 35p., tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Experiences and needs of home caregivers for enteral nutrition: a systematic review of qualitative research
- Authors:
- MOU Jingjing, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Open, early cite 17 July 2021,
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Aims: To systematically identify, evaluate and synthesize the qualitative evidence on enteral nutrition of home caregivers. Design: A qualitative evidence synthesis using the Sandelowski and Barroso methodology. Data Sources: This study reviewed articles from eight databases: CINAHL, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, CNKI, Wanfang Data and CSTJ. Qualitative, peer-reviewed, original studies published in English or Chinese before April 2020 on home caregivers’ experience and needs for enteral nutrition were included. The studies were selected by screening titles, abstracts and full texts, and the quality of each study was assessed by two researchers independently. Review methods: Two researchers independently used qualitative assessment and review tools for quality assessment and thematic synthesis for data analysis. Results: This review included 10 articles. The themes identified included balance the enteral nutrition, the experiences and feelings in practice and the recommendations to meet challenge. Conclusion: Home caregivers reported that they played an important role and faced greater pressure. Future studies should establish a systematic and standardized follow-up schedule to improve home caregivers’ physical and mental health. Impact: The findings established that home caregivers experienced not only changes in their roles and concerns but also spiritual changes. Home caregivers develop different coping strategies to adapt to enteral nutrition without standardized training and support. Although home caregivers make much account of enteral nutrition and feeding issues, they lack of information and support services. Understanding existing problems from a caregiver's perspective can allow interventions to be more clearly developed and well-established training standards established in the future. (Edited publisher abstract)
The support priorities of multiply excluded homeless people and their compatibility with support agency agendas - new research into multiple exclusion homelessness
- Authors:
- BOWPITT Graham, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 14(1), 2011, pp.31-32.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
A research project has been completed by a team of researchers from Nottingham Trent and Salford Universities under the Multiple Exclusion Homelessness programme. The project sought to explore how far homelessness might be explained by inconsistencies between the priorities and agendas of homeless people and support agencies. In-depth interviews were conducted with 108 multiply excluded homeless people and 44 managers or frontline service providers in statutory and voluntary sector agencies that provide accommodation, support and advice to homeless people. The homeless people felt that the most effective help is offered when agencies and their staff are not constrained by enforcement or conditionality agendas, such as in soup runs, day centres, and outreach teams. Agencies whose priorities are influenced by other agendas arising from statutory limitations or government targets have conflicting priorities that sustain multiple exclusion homelessness in a number of key circumstances. The findings will enable policy-makers and practitioners to take better account of service user perspectives, experiences and priorities, thereby throwing light on the value of accommodation and support services and the likely consequences of their withdrawal.
A consumer survey of meals on wheels in the City of Edinburgh
- Author:
- CUNNINGHAM Eleanor
- Journal article citation:
- Social Services Research, 2, 1998, pp.23-37.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
The increasing emphasis on community care and the subsequently higher number of dependent people remaining in their own homes has had an influence in the way in which the purpose of the service has been redefined. The literature on the service suggests that it has two main functions - nutritional and social. Discusses the results of a consumer study and considers whether the service is meeting its objectives. Also considers user satisfaction with the service.
Meals on wheels: report to Devon Social Services
- Authors:
- LANKSHEAR G., GIARCHI G.G., DEBENHAM M
- Publisher:
- University of Plymouth. Faculty of Human Sciences
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 161p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Plymouth
This study includes service users opinions on the present meal on wheels service and their views on possible changes. Covers the survey and questionnaires in some detail and also provides background information on current service provision in Devon.
Burger boy and sporty girl: children and young people's attitudes towards food in school
- Authors:
- LUDVIGSEN Anna, SHARMA Neera
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 60p.
- Place of publication:
- Barkingside
Taste and money, the desire to fit in, peer pressure, and too many ‘unhealthy’ choices are some of the key factors that most affect what children choose to eat. The report consists of two linked studies; the first includes interviews with 174 children and young people in nursery, primary and secondary schools in England, Wales and Scotland. The second part of the report was conducted by a qualified nutritionist from the Food Commission and forms an assessment of the nutritional value of school meals. The children’s views are central to the report which supports the case that there is growing evidence of poor diet contributing to an alarming increase in childhood obesity. Conforming to the socially acceptable junk food diet means that the diet of the nation’s children during school lunch breaks is so bad that many lunches contained no fresh fruit or vegetables.
Determinants of frail elders' lengths of stay in meals on wheels
- Author:
- CHOI Namkee G.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 39(4), August 1999, pp.397-404.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Home-delivered meal programmes such as Meals on Wheels are low-cost, long-term care services that can contribute to a delay of institutionalisation and to the maintenance of self-sufficiency and quality of life among older people living in the community. This study analyses the reasons for elders' termination of Meals on Wheels and determinants of their lengths of stay on the programme. The analysis found that elders' health status, race and appetite are significantly associated with the hazard of elders' termination. Strategies to improve the acceptability of the services are discussed.