Feasibility and Effectiveness of Nutritional Telemonitoring in Community-dwelling Elderly.

PhysioDom Home Dietary Intake Monitoring: Telemonitoring of Nutritional Parameters and Other Outcomes in Community Dwelling Elderly People: a Process and Effect Study.

An optimal nutritional status is essential for healthy ageing. Telemonitoring might contribute to maintaining or improving nutritional status in elderly people.The objectives of this effect study are to test the feasibility and effectiveness of telemonitoring of nutritional parameters in community-dwelling older adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

Having a care referral for at least one of the following types of care:

• Domestic care
• Personal care
• Nursing care
• Individual or group support
• Living in a sheltered home or service flat

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe cognitive impairment (Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) < 20)
• Receiving terminal care
• Not having a television at home
• Clients with a visual impairment (not able to watch the television screen)
• Clients with a physical impairment in such a way, that they are not able to use the telemonitoring system
• Clients with nursing home care