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Enhancing Nutrition for Residents at Capstone Adaptive Learning
University of West Florida Libraries
11/2024
Abstract
Introduction: Capstone Adaptive Learning & Therapy Centers, Inc. provides services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The agency has four group homes that house 28 residents and provide meals prepared by the group home leaders. The main concern was limited group leader knowledge of food preparation and nutritional alternatives. Study findings show a significant amount of group homes residents have nutritional intake comparable to those on bed rest.
Aims: The purpose of this project was to provide updated menus with adequate substitutions and guidance on preparation to improve the overall process. The aim was to revise two of the six current menus with instructions, allowing the caregivers to correctly prepare the meals.
Methods: The group created the “Group Home Cookbook,” providing simple instructions for 22 of the agency’s established meals. The cookbook included detailed preparation times for different meats and QR code links to MyPlate.gov and FoodSafety.gov. Agency budget constraints were considered for all meals. The deliverables also included an instructional video explaining how to use the cookbook.
Results: Capstone’s key stakeholders, including Capstone’s Quality Improvement Navigator expressed satisfaction with the tools. The cookbook will be distributed to Capstone's four group homes. Capstone staff plan to utilize the developed tools to train the five group home leaders.
Conclusion: Residents in group homes are often at risk for malnutrition. Empowering group home staff with tools for delivering nutritious and satisfying meals will support the well-being of Capstone’s residents.
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- Title
- Enhancing Nutrition for Residents at Capstone Adaptive Learning
- Resource Type
- Presentation
- Contributors
- Jamie L McClure (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, Usha Kundu, MD College of HealthSallie J Shipman (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- mp4 and pdf
- Copyright
- @ the authors
- Identifiers
- 99380586596506600
- Academic Unit
- Population Health; School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Language
- English
- Course Name
- Patient Centered Population Health; NUR 4615