Older individual's perceptions of appetite, its loss, influencing factors and adaptions to poor appetite. A qualitative study

Volume: 167, Pages: 105609 - 105609
Published: Dec 1, 2021
Abstract
Appetite loss in later life is common and associated with malnutrition; however, there is limited knowledge on older individuals' perspectives of appetite. This study aimed to explore what 'appetite' means to older adults, how they experience its change and perceived influences on this experience. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with thirteen participants, aged ≥65 years, in their own home, following a recent arm fracture. Transcripts...
Paper Details
Title
Older individual's perceptions of appetite, its loss, influencing factors and adaptions to poor appetite. A qualitative study
Published Date
Dec 1, 2021
Journal
Volume
167
Pages
105609 - 105609
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