Development, Validation and Acceptability of a Newly Developed Nutrition Resource Kit for At-Risk and Malnourished Elderly in Health Clinics Setting
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.18.5.14
- Author:
Iman Nabihah Noor Azam
1
,
2
;
Aliza Haslinda Hamirudin
1
;
Sakinah Harith
3
;
Mohd Aznan Md Aris
4
;
Karimah Hanim Abd Aziz
5
;
Nurul Syaireen A Rashid
6
Author Information
1. Department of Nutrition Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia&
2. Department of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Barat, 31900 Kampar, Perak, Malaysia
3. School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, 21300, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
4. Department of Family Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
5. Department of Community Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
6. Primary Health Care Unit, Pahang Health State Department, Jalan IM 4, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25582 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Community, Elderly, Malnutrition, Nutrition education, Health clinic
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2022;18(No.5):93-103
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: The elderly population is highly vulnerable to malnutrition, including those in the community. The use
of nutrition education as part of nutrition intervention is able to improve their nutritional status. Hence, provision of a
nutrition resource kit addressing the needs of at-risk and malnourished elderly would be advantageous. This research
aimed to develop, validate and evaluate the acceptance of a newly developed nutrition resource kit, which served
as an educational material among at-risk and malnourished elderly in Malaysian health clinics. Methods: This study
was conducted in three phases: Phase I comprised of qualitative needs assessment to identify the types of nutrition
resource kit needed; Phase II was the development and validation of the nutrition resource kit; while Phase III was
acceptance evaluation, which involved individual in-depth interview and triangulation. Results: An A5-sized booklet with incorporation of an educational video in a QR code was developed. Both printed material and educational
video had excellent content and face validity. Suggestions by experts and elderly from validation were considered
and revision was done accordingly. Acceptance evaluation revealed four themes: 1) positive acceptance, 2) elderly-friendly, 3) valuable, and 4) individual preference. Triangulation data revealed that all elderly positively evaluated
both resources. Additional suggestions given by elderly were considered for improvement. Conclusion: This newly
developed nutrition resource kit, both in the printed and electronic format, was well-accepted among the at-risk and
malnourished elderly. It could be used as an important reference for the elderly, especially those attending health
clinics, in treating and preventing malnutrition.
- Full text:11.2022my1333.pdf
