Effects of a hospital ward eating environment on patients' mealtime experience: A pilot study
Authors: Hartwell, H.J., Shepherd, P.A. and Edwards, J.S.
DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12042
Abstract:Aims: This study focuses on a philosophy of providing 'hospitality' in a hospital setting, specifically an enhanced group dining environment from a ward operational perspective. Methods: An eating environment, which offered an opportunity to create a group communitesque experience, was provided. Patients (n = 12, male = 6, female = 6) in recovery and rehabilitation stage were recruited from Orthopaedic wards at an Acute Care Hospital. They were given the opportunity to consume their meals together at tables that were covered with a table cloth and laid with cutlery, crockery, glasses, jugs of water and condiments. Interviews were conducted with ward staff and patient observations were collected in the form of field notes. Results: The research suggests that providing a group dining facility enables a more efficient, prompt and effective foodservice, while an 'at-home' environment is also welcomed by patients. Conclusion: In hospital, patients have shared and common needs, interests and experiences. Creating a more home-like environment may provide an opportunity to promote feelings of belonging and togetherness, which, in turn, will support the rehabilitation process, while aiding pragmatic operational practice. © 2013 Dietitians Association of Australia.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/19253/
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Effects of a hospital ward eating environment on patients' mealtime experience: A pilot study
Authors: Hartwell, H.J., Shepherd, P.A. and Edwards, J.S.A.
Pages: 332-338
DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12042
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/19253/
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The Effects of a hospital ward eating environment on patients' mealtime experience.
Authors: Shepherd, P.A.
Conference: Bournemouth University; School of Tourism
Abstract:The provision of adequate nutritional care to hospital patients continues to be an international problem, despite numerous initiatives and attempts by interested parties over several decades to make improvements. The focus of this research was to critically evaluate the effects a hospital ward eating environment can have on patients’ foodservice experience and to establish if providing an enhanced dining environment could improve outcomes.
A case study approach was employed on two Orthopaedic wards in an Acute Care Hospital which considered the variables that concurred in the contextual environment of the foodservice provision, to provide an in depth appreciation of Orthopaedic patients’ dining experience. The study used a mixed methods, sequential, exploratory, research process, consisting of four phases incorporating; semi structured interviews with patients, patient questionnaires, exploratory interviews with stakeholders and measurement of patients’ food intake and mood.
Following the empirical processes this study has engaged in, theoretical contributions have been made which include; (1) A conceptual model for factors affecting patients’ foodservice experience developed from a synthesis of literature and theories with regard to the provision of hospitality, mealtime experiences and nutritional care provision for patients; (2) A questionnaire to measure hospital patients’ overall food experiences has been developed; (3) An explanatory model for factors influencing hospital patients’ foodservice experience has been developed; (4) A comparison of the patients’ mean, daily, nutritional intakes with the recommended levels, provided updated evidence of poor nutrition in the research setting, whilst factors influencing reduced food intakes were established; (5) The provision of an enhanced group dining experience for the patients, established positive outcomes for patients and stakeholders; (6) A theoretical model was developed that establishes a hierarchy of factors influencing Orthopaedic patients’ foodservice experience and food intake.
This research study makes a contribution to our understanding of how sociological and environmental factors can enhance patients’ dining experience which may ultimately lead to improved nutritional intake.
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The Effects of a hospital ward eating environment on patients' mealtime experience.
Authors: Shepherd, P.A.
Conference: Bournemouth University
Abstract:The provision of adequate nutritional care to hospital patients continues to be an international problem, despite numerous initiatives and attempts by interested parties over several decades to make improvements. The focus of this research was to critically evaluate the effects a hospital ward eating environment can have on patients’ foodservice experience and to establish if providing an enhanced dining environment could improve outcomes.
A case study approach was employed on two Orthopaedic wards in an Acute Care Hospital which considered the variables that concurred in the contextual environment of the foodservice provision, to provide an in depth appreciation of Orthopaedic patients’ dining experience. The study used a mixed methods, sequential, exploratory, research process, consisting of four phases incorporating; semi structured interviews with patients, patient questionnaires, exploratory interviews with stakeholders and measurement of patients’ food intake and mood.
Following the empirical processes this study has engaged in, theoretical contributions have been made which include; (1) A conceptual model for factors affecting patients’ foodservice experience developed from a synthesis of literature and theories with regard to the provision of hospitality, mealtime experiences and nutritional care provision for patients; (2) A questionnaire to measure hospital patients’ overall food experiences has been developed; (3) An explanatory model for factors influencing hospital patients’ foodservice experience has been developed; (4) A comparison of the patients’ mean, daily, nutritional intakes with the recommended levels, provided updated evidence of poor nutrition in the research setting, whilst factors influencing reduced food intakes were established; (5) The provision of an enhanced group dining experience for the patients, established positive outcomes for patients and stakeholders; (6) A theoretical model was developed that establishes a hierarchy of factors influencing Orthopaedic patients’ foodservice experience and food intake.
This research study makes a contribution to our understanding of how sociological and environmental factors can enhance patients’ dining experience which may ultimately lead to improved nutritional intake.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/19253/
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