The Effect of Person-Centered Care Applied to Patients With Dementia on Nutritional Status

The Effect of Person-Centered Care Applied to Patients With Dementia on Nutritional Status

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of person-centered care on nutritional status of patients with dementia.

In this study, we think that since the practices that reduce the eating difficulties of patients with dementia and prevent possible problems will be applied in a person-centered manner, a different perspective will be developed in this field and will affect the care of the patients more positively.

In line with the observations made and the patient's wishes, Montessori application, landscaping, special equipment such as high-contrast colored crockery, flatware, and spill-free containers, positive communication, effectiveness Person-centered care interventions such as activities will be implemented and their effects on nutritional status will be evaluated (Pre-test - post-test).

test randomized control group experimental design). No intervention will be made to the control group, they will only be observed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being over 65 years old,
• Being diagnosed with dementia
• Being able to step on the scale (no lower extremity loss)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Acute disease state (pneumonia),
• Patients with PEG,
• Patients with severe visual and hearing impairment,
• Mild dementia patients,
• Parkinson's patients,
• Patients with head trauma