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ArticleJournal of multidisciplinary healthcare2025

Understanding the Needs and Wishes of Older Adults in Interprofessional Treatment for Malnutrition and Sarcopenia: A Grounded Theory Study.

Sandra D Boxum, Sabien H Van Exter, Jan-Jaap Reinders, Hans Drenth, Manon G A Van den Berg, Michael Tieland, Anjo Geluk-Bleumink, Sophie L W Spoorenberg, Evelyn Finnema, Philip J Van der Wees and 2 more

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Sandra D Boxum *Research Group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, the Netherlands.ORCID 0009-0003-3227-2617
Sabien H Van Exter *Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dietetics, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
Jan-Jaap ReindersResearch Group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, the Netherlands.
Hans DrenthResearch Group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-6376-9712
Manon G A Van den BergDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dietetics, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-2265-4094
Michael TielandCenter of Expertise Urban Vitality, Faculty of Sports and Nutrition, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Anjo Geluk-BleuminkDenktank 60+ Noord, Steenwijk, the Netherlands.
Sophie L W SpoorenbergPrimary care group 'Dokter Drenthe', Assen, the Netherlands.
Evelyn FinnemaHealth Science-Nursing Science and Education, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
Philip J Van der WeesScience Department IQ Health, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-2881-5159
Niek KoendersDepartment of Rehabilitation, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
Harriët Jager-WittenaarResearch Group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-3928-8075

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Abstract

Background: Malnutrition and sarcopenia impact the physical health and quality of life of community-dwelling older adults. Managing these conditions requires integrating nutritional and exercise interventions delivered by professionals from diverse backgrounds. Interprofessional collaboration holds promise for providing integrated, person-centered care to older adults. However, to tailor such care, it is essential to understand the needs and wishes of older adults, which remain underexplored. This study aimed to understand the needs and wishes of community-dwelling older adults regarding interprofessional treatment for (risk of) malnutrition and sarcopenia. Methods: We conducted a grounded theory study. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews and focus groups with community-dwelling older adults who are undergoing treatment or have been treated for (risk of) malnutrition and/or sarcopenia. We systematically analyzed the data using open, axial, and selective coding and developed a conceptual model. Results: Interviews and focus groups were conducted with 18 older adults. Three selective codes were identified: 1) older adults need to be involved in their interprofessional treatment, 2) older adults need healthcare professionals to be well-informed about their interprofessional treatment, and 3) older adults need collaboration amongst involved healthcare professionals in interprofessional treatment. Our conceptual model addresses the needs and wishes of older adults in relation to interprofessional collaboration. Older adults' needs highlight what is missing, while their wishes offer ways to fulfill these needs. Conclusion: Older adults' need for involvement in interprofessional treatment can be met by engaging them actively in healthcare decisions and as partners to healthcare professionals. The need for well-informed healthcare professionals can be fulfilled by ensuring accessible healthcare information, the prevention of conflicting advice, and the prevention of repeating medical history. Finally, the need for collaboration among healthcare professionals can be fulfilled by healthcare professionals communicating openly and directly and working closely together.

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community-dwellinginterprofessional collaborationmalnutritionperson-centered caresarcopenia

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PMCPMC11910059

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