Environmental and behavioural modifications for improving food and fluid intake in people with dementia

Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: Primary To assess the effects of environmental or behavioural modifications on food and fluid intake and nutritional status in people with dementia. Secondary To assess the effects of environmental or behavioural modifications in connection with nutrition on mealtime behaviour, cognitive and functional outcomes and quality of life, in specific settings (i.e. home care, residential care and nursing home care) for different stages of dementia. To assess the adverse consequences or effects of the included interventions.