Dysphagia is a critical condition in the management of institutionalized elderly individuals, both because of its prevalence and the clinical consequences it entails. An appropriate diet, characterized by meals with modified textures, is essential to ensure safe swallowing, prevent aspiration into the airways, and provide an adequate intake of nutrients and fluids. Objective: Given the various challenges associated with this dietary model in nursing home settings, an innovative nutritional program was tested, consisting of industrially produced meals (DYSPHAMEAL by HARG s.r.l.), prepared using natural freeze-dried foods, carbohydrate and protein powders (maltodextrins, hydrolyzed porcine and bovine collagen), minerals, and vitamins. Methods: The treatment group (n=18) and the control group (n=22) were evaluated over a 3-month period in terms of caloric and protein intake, body composition (assessed via bioelectrical impedance analysis), anthropometric parameters, and blood chemistry tests. Results and conclusions: The results showed that patients fed with the DYSPHAMEAL line experienced improvements in nutritional and hydration status, resulting in greater protection compared to those following the conventional dietary approach.
La disfagia è una condizione critica per la gestione dell’anziano istituzionalizzato sia per la sua diffusione, che per le conseguenze cliniche derivanti da essa. Una dieta adeguata, caratterizzata da pasti di consistenza modificata, risulta fondamentale per garantire una corretta deglutizione, prevenire l’inalazione nelle vie aeree e fornire pasti con un adeguato apporto di nutrienti e acqua. Obiettivo: Date le diverse criticità che possono accompagnarsi a questo modello alimentare, all’interno di una residenza per anziani, è stato testato un innovativo programma alimentare costituito da prodotti industriali (pasti DYSPHAMEAL dell’azienda HARG s.r.l.), realizzati con l’impiego di alimenti naturali liofilizzati, polveri glucidiche e proteiche (maltodestrine, collagene idrolizzato suino e bovino), minerali e vitamine. Metodo: Il gruppo di trattamento (n=18) e quello di controllo (n=22) sono stati così valutati per un periodo di 3 mesi dal punto di vista degli apporti calorico-proteici, della composizione corporea (ottenuta mediante esame bioimpedenziometrico), dei parametri antropometrici e degli esami ematochimici. Risultati e conclusioni: Dai risultati ottenuti, i pazienti alimentati con la linea DYSPHAMEAL hanno ottenuto dei benefici sullo stato di nutrizione e di idratazione tali da farli risultare maggiormente salvaguardati rispetto a quelli trattati con l’approccio convenzionale.
VALUTAZIONE CLINICA DI UN NUOVO PROTOCOLLO A BASE DI PRODOTTI IN POLVERE PER L’ALIMENTAZIONE DEL PAZIENTE ANZIANO DISFAGICO
ROMANO, DARIO
2024/2025
Abstract
Dysphagia is a critical condition in the management of institutionalized elderly individuals, both because of its prevalence and the clinical consequences it entails. An appropriate diet, characterized by meals with modified textures, is essential to ensure safe swallowing, prevent aspiration into the airways, and provide an adequate intake of nutrients and fluids. Objective: Given the various challenges associated with this dietary model in nursing home settings, an innovative nutritional program was tested, consisting of industrially produced meals (DYSPHAMEAL by HARG s.r.l.), prepared using natural freeze-dried foods, carbohydrate and protein powders (maltodextrins, hydrolyzed porcine and bovine collagen), minerals, and vitamins. Methods: The treatment group (n=18) and the control group (n=22) were evaluated over a 3-month period in terms of caloric and protein intake, body composition (assessed via bioelectrical impedance analysis), anthropometric parameters, and blood chemistry tests. Results and conclusions: The results showed that patients fed with the DYSPHAMEAL line experienced improvements in nutritional and hydration status, resulting in greater protection compared to those following the conventional dietary approach.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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