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Accessing Hospital Packaged Foods And Beverages: The Importance Of A Seated Posture When Eating, Alison F. Bell, Linda C. Tapsell, Karen L. Walton, Alaster Yoxall
Accessing Hospital Packaged Foods And Beverages: The Importance Of A Seated Posture When Eating, Alison F. Bell, Linda C. Tapsell, Karen L. Walton, Alaster Yoxall
Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute
Background Hospitalised and community dwelling older people (aged 65 years and over) have difficulties opening certain food and beverage items (e.g. cheese portions and tetra packs) served in public hospitals. Previously, the role of hand strength on successful pack opening has been explored in a seated position. However, because many people in hospital eat in bed, the present laboratory study examined the differences between participants opening a selection of products in a hospital bed and a chair.
Methods The present study used a qualitative method (satisfaction) and quantitative methods (grip and pinch strength, dexterity, time and attempts) in two conditions …