A Phenomenological Study exploring Healthcare Workers‟ Experiences of Nutrition and Mealtimes in Hospitalised Older Patients

Background: A recent report from the Care Quality Commission showed that 20% of hospitals do not meet the required standards for dignity and nutrition whilst 35% need to make improvements (CQC, 2010). Older people are particularly at risk of malnutrition due to a natural decline in their physiologic...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Howarth, Rachel Helen
Format: Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2012
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/26941/