September 25, 2025Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

“Someone to Remember I Need Help”: Multi‐Site Mixed‐Method Study of Older Inpatients' Experiences of Eating and Drinking

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Older patients face various challenges related to eating and drinking in hospitals, impacting their recovery and comfort.
Almost all patients (98%) recognized the importance of eating and drinking during hospitalization for their health.
The study utilized structured interviews within the Eat Walk Engage program, spanning 12 hospitals in Queensland, Australia.
Improving mealtime experiences requires multi-faceted approaches that incorporate patient input and multidisciplinary efforts.

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Mixed-methods analysis reveals challenges and factors influencing nutrition care for older adults in hospitals, indicating a need for patient-centered solutions.

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Young et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d5d0d7ddad3c16d4635e57 https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.70104

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Mixed-methods analysis reveals challenges and factors influencing nutrition care for older adults in hospitals, indicating a need for patient-centered solutions.

“Someone to Remember I Need Help”: Multi‐Site Mixed‐Method Study of Older Inpatients' Experiences of Eating and Drinking

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