Evaluating the Impact of the Eating Matters Program on the Nutritional Status of Medical Rehab Patients at Joseph Brant Hospital
NCT ID: NCT04445883
Last Updated: 2025-08-27
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
80 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-06-20
2025-10-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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A total sample size of eighty participants (40 in each group) will be included in this study from Medical and Rehabilitation units at Joseph Brant Hospital. Study group A will include patients from the medical unit on 6S100 in addition to the Rehab units on 6N400/500. Control Group B will include participants from the Rehab Unit on 4N400 and the Medical unit on 6S200. Baseline food intake data (including breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be gathered during a 2-day period for both Study Group A and Control Group B. Following the collection of baseline data, feeding assistance will then be provided to participants in the units that have the EMP program available (6S100 and 6N400/500). In addition, food intake will be recorded for a total of 6 days for both Study Group A, and Control Group B. Outcome measures including C-reactive protein and weight will be measured weekly. Following, a Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) will be completed and Hand Grip Strength will be recorded on days 1 and 18 as the literature shows that this is an appropriate timeframe to reassess these measures (Flood et al., 2014; Canadian Malnutrition Task Force, 2019). Energy and protein intake will then be calculated using visual estimation by completion of the My Meal Intake Tool, and the hospital's CBORD software. Further, to evaluate the success of the feeding assistance program, volunteers will distribute the feedback survey to patients, staff, family members or friends of participants. To prevent contamination from staff working on both sides, members of the research team will have a discussion with staff to explain that the study and potential benefits should not be discussed, as this may impact the research findings.
Conditions
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Study Design
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NON_RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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Study Group A
Study group A will include patients from the medical unit on 6S100 in addition to the Rehab units on 6N400/500. Participants in Study Group A will be receiving mealtime assistance from volunteers via the Eating Matters Program.
Feeding Assistance
Patients will be receiving assistance during mealtimes. This includes assistance by opening packages, listing/explaining the food products on the tray, providing encouragement and companionship during mealtimes and directly feed patients.
Control Group B
Control Group B will include participants from the Rehab Unit on 4N400 and the Medical unit on 6S200.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Feeding Assistance
Patients will be receiving assistance during mealtimes. This includes assistance by opening packages, listing/explaining the food products on the tray, providing encouragement and companionship during mealtimes and directly feed patients.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Patients with a Subjective Global Assessment score of B or C, and identified to require eating assistance
* Patients able to provide consent or have a Power of Attorney to do so on their behalf
Exclusion Criteria
* Patients that require enteral or total parenteral feeding
* Palliative care patients
* Severe cognitive impairment
65 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Western University
OTHER
Joseph Brant Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Diala Chayab
Clinical Dietitian
Principal Investigators
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Latifa Ahmadi, PhD
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Western University
Locations
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Joseph Brant Hospital
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Allard JP, Keller H, Teterina A, Jeejeebhoy KN, Laporte M, Duerksen DR, Gramlich L, Payette H, Bernier P, Davidson B, Lou W. Lower handgrip strength at discharge from acute care hospitals is associated with 30-day readmission: A prospective cohort study. Clin Nutr. 2016 Dec;35(6):1535-1542. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2016.04.008. Epub 2016 Apr 13.
Allard JP, Keller H, Jeejeebhoy KN, Laporte M, Duerksen DR, Gramlich L, Payette H, Bernier P, Davidson B, Teterina A, Lou W. Decline in nutritional status is associated with prolonged length of stay in hospitalized patients admitted for 7 days or more: A prospective cohort study. Clin Nutr. 2016 Feb;35(1):144-152. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2015.01.009. Epub 2015 Jan 21.
Barker LA, Gout BS, Crowe TC. Hospital malnutrition: prevalence, identification and impact on patients and the healthcare system. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2011 Feb;8(2):514-27. doi: 10.3390/ijerph8020514. Epub 2011 Feb 16.
Bharadwaj S, Ginoya S, Tandon P, Gohel TD, Guirguis J, Vallabh H, Jevenn A, Hanouneh I. Malnutrition: laboratory markers vs nutritional assessment. Gastroenterol Rep (Oxf). 2016 Nov;4(4):272-280. doi: 10.1093/gastro/gow013. Epub 2016 May 11.
Curtis LJ, Valaitis R, Laur C, McNicholl T, Nasser R, Keller H. Low food intake in hospital: patient, institutional, and clinical factors. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2018 Dec;43(12):1239-1246. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2018-0064. Epub 2018 May 8.
Curtis LJ, Bernier P, Jeejeebhoy K, Allard J, Duerksen D, Gramlich L, Laporte M, Keller HH. Costs of hospital malnutrition. Clin Nutr. 2017 Oct;36(5):1391-1396. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2016.09.009. Epub 2016 Sep 19.
Eckert KF, Cahill LE. Malnutrition in Canadian hospitals. CMAJ. 2018 Oct 9;190(40):E1207. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.180108. No abstract available.
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Flood A, Chung A, Parker H, Kearns V, O'Sullivan TA. The use of hand grip strength as a predictor of nutrition status in hospital patients. Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb;33(1):106-14. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2013.03.003. Epub 2013 Mar 27.
Marsik C, Kazemi-Shirazi L, Schickbauer T, Winkler S, Joukhadar C, Wagner OF, Endler G. C-reactive protein and all-cause mortality in a large hospital-based cohort. Clin Chem. 2008 Feb;54(2):343-9. doi: 10.1373/clinchem.2007.091959. Epub 2007 Dec 21.
Manning F, Harris K, Duncan R, Walton K, Bracks J, Larby L, Vari L, Jukkola K, Bell J, Chan M, Batterham M. Additional feeding assistance improves the energy and protein intakes of hospitalised elderly patients. A health services evaluation. Appetite. 2012 Oct;59(2):471-7. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2012.06.011. Epub 2012 Jun 23.
Sandhaus S, Zalon ML, Valenti D, Dzielak E, Smego RA Jr, Arzamasova U. A volunteer-based Hospital Elder Life Program to reduce delirium. Health Care Manag (Frederick). 2010 Apr-Jun;29(2):150-6. doi: 10.1097/HCM.0b013e3181daa2a0.
Walton K, Williams P, Bracks J, Zhang Q, Pond L, Smoothy R, Tapsell L, Batterham M, Vari L. A volunteer feeding assistance program can improve dietary intakes of elderly patients--a pilot study. Appetite. 2008 Sep;51(2):244-8. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2008.02.012. Epub 2008 Feb 17.
Related Links
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Time to Eat Toolkit. Retrieved from Alberta Health Services
Integrated Nutrition Pathway for Acute Care (INPAC) Implementation Toolkit
Assessment: SGA
Food Monitoring Tools
Sample size calculation tool
Tackling Malnutrition Resource
Other Identifiers
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JosephBrantH
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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