TY - JOUR
T1 - Interprofessional Management of (Risk of) Malnutrition and Sarcopenia
T2 - A Grounded Theory Study from the Perspective of Professionals
AU - Boxum, Sandra D.
AU - van Exter, Sabien H.
AU - Reinders, Jan Jaap
AU - Koenders, Niek
AU - Drenth, Hans
AU - van den Berg, Manon G.A.
AU - Tieland, Michael
AU - Spoorenberg, Sophie L.W.
AU - Finnema, Evelyn J.
AU - van der Wees, Philip J.
AU - Jager-Wittenaar, Harriët
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 Boxum et al.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Background: As our global population ages, malnutrition and sarcopenia are increasingly prevalent. Given the multifactorial nature of these conditions, effective management of (risk of) malnutrition and sarcopenia necessitates interprofessional collaboration (IPC). This study aimed to understand primary and social care professionals’ barriers, facilitators, preferences, and needs regarding interprofessional management of (risk of) malnutrition and sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults.Methods: We conducted a qualitative, Straussian, grounded theory study. We collected data using online semi-structured focus group interviews. A grounded theory data analysis was performed using open, axial, and selective coding, followed by developing a conceptual model.Results: We conducted five online focus groups with 28 professionals from the primary and social care setting. We identified five selective codes: 1) Information exchange between professionals must be smooth, 2) Regular consultation on the tasks, responsibilities, and extent of IPC is needed; 3) Thorough involvement of older adults in IPC is preferred; 4) Coordination of interprofessional care around the older adult is needed; and 5) IPC must move beyond healthcare systems. Our conceptual model illustrates three interconnected dimensions in interprofessional collaboration: professionals, infrastructure, and older adults.Conclusion: Based on insights from professionals, interprofessional collaboration requires synergy between professionals, infra-structure, and older adults. Professionals need both infrastructure elements and the engagement of older adults for successful interprofessional collaboration.
AB - Background: As our global population ages, malnutrition and sarcopenia are increasingly prevalent. Given the multifactorial nature of these conditions, effective management of (risk of) malnutrition and sarcopenia necessitates interprofessional collaboration (IPC). This study aimed to understand primary and social care professionals’ barriers, facilitators, preferences, and needs regarding interprofessional management of (risk of) malnutrition and sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults.Methods: We conducted a qualitative, Straussian, grounded theory study. We collected data using online semi-structured focus group interviews. A grounded theory data analysis was performed using open, axial, and selective coding, followed by developing a conceptual model.Results: We conducted five online focus groups with 28 professionals from the primary and social care setting. We identified five selective codes: 1) Information exchange between professionals must be smooth, 2) Regular consultation on the tasks, responsibilities, and extent of IPC is needed; 3) Thorough involvement of older adults in IPC is preferred; 4) Coordination of interprofessional care around the older adult is needed; and 5) IPC must move beyond healthcare systems. Our conceptual model illustrates three interconnected dimensions in interprofessional collaboration: professionals, infrastructure, and older adults.Conclusion: Based on insights from professionals, interprofessional collaboration requires synergy between professionals, infra-structure, and older adults. Professionals need both infrastructure elements and the engagement of older adults for successful interprofessional collaboration.
KW - interprofessional
KW - malnutrition
KW - older adults
KW - sarcopenia
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U2 - 10.2147/JMDH.S474090
DO - 10.2147/JMDH.S474090
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85207519934
SN - 1178-2390
VL - 17
SP - 4677
EP - 4692
JO - Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare
JF - Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare
ER -