Current Status of the Application of the Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese in Food Service Management I: A Questionnaire Survey of Hospitals and Long-Term Healthcare Facilities

2013 ◽  
Vol 71 (Supplement1) ◽  
pp. S39-S45
Author(s):  
Naho Kobayashi ◽  
Nobuko Murayama ◽  
Yukiko Inamura ◽  
Megumi Kubota ◽  
Tomoko Koda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Dietary Reference Intakes

Current Status of the Application of the Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese in Food Service Management II: Interviews in Elderly Care Facilities

2013 ◽  
Vol 71 (Supplement1) ◽  
pp. S46-S55
Author(s):  
Naho Kobayashi ◽  
Nobuko Murayama ◽  
Yukiko Inamura ◽  
Megumi Kubota ◽  
Tomoko Koda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Management ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Dietary Reference Intakes ◽  
Care Facilities

scholarly journals Current status of long term ventilation of children in the United Kingdom: questionnaire survey

BMJ ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 318 (7179) ◽  
pp. 295-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Jardine ◽  
M O'Toole ◽  
J Y Paton ◽  
C Wallis
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Current Status ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Long Term Ventilation

scholarly journals The Current Status in Obstetrics in North Korea and Strategies for Establishing a Better Healthcare System

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph J. Noh
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare System ◽  
North Korea ◽  
Maternal Mortality Ratio ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Current State ◽  
Mortality Ratio ◽  
Obstetrical Emergency

The women's healthcare in North Korea is in poor condition. The present study explored the current state of women's healthcare, especially in the field of obstetrics, in the region with a number of considerations in regards to establishing a better healthcare system. Peer-reviewed journal articles and reports from intergovernmental organizations were reviewed. Data show that many healthcare facilities suffer from shortages of basic amenities. The maternal mortality ratio was 82 deaths per 100,000 live births. The leading cause of maternal death was postpartum hemorrhage. It was also found that many hospitals were unable to provide adequate obstetrical emergency care such as anticonvulsants, antibiotics, and blood products. A long-term roadmap that is sustainable with clear principles and that is not disturbed by political tensions should be established.

Planning Micronutrient-Dense Menus in Ontario Long-Term Care Homes: Strategies and Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 198-203
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Duizer ◽  
Heather H. Keller
Keyword(s):  
Small Volume ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Dietary Reference Intakes ◽  
Portion Sizes ◽  
Calcium Magnesium ◽  
Micronutrient Malnutrition ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Food Consumed

Prevalence of micronutrient malnutrition is high in individuals living in long-term care (LTC) homes with many individuals consuming low levels of vitamins B6, D, and E; folate; calcium; magnesium; and zinc. The focus of this research was to identify strategies and challenges encountered during development of micronutrient-dense menus for use in Ontario LTC homes and to examine costs associated with development of a menu with acceptable micronutrients. Semi-structured open-ended interviews were conducted with 13 menu planners (7 dietitians, 6 nutrition managers) in diverse LTC homes in Ontario. Data were thematically analyzed. A 7-day hypothetical menu meeting all nutrient requirements was developed and costed. Analysis of the interview data showed that menus are planned according to the Canada’s Food Guide (2007) and focus placed on Dietary Reference Intakes of protein, fibre, calcium, and sodium. Little focus is placed on micronutrients. Flexibility in foods offered was important to accommodate the small volume of food consumed. Resident preferences were balanced against nutritional requirements. Challenges included planning for diverse populations, managing portion sizes, and balancing the budget. A hypothetical menu planned to contain adequate levels of all micronutrients is 49% higher in food costs than the amount currently provided to Ontario LTC homes.

scholarly journals Calculating the True Costs of Food Service in Long-Term Care: Development of a Costing Methodology

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 88-88
Author(s):  
Mikaela Wheeler ◽  
Karen Abbey ◽  
Sandra Capra
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Oral Nutrition ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Real Cost ◽  
Future System ◽  
Care Development

Abstract As population’s age and the need for long term care (LTC) increases, so too does the focus on the costs to provide that care. Providing food, oral nutrition supplements and meals, can be a considerable expense to a home. The objective of this research was to develop a valid foodservice costing tool (FCT), to calculate the real cost of providing foods and meals in LTC. Current costing methodologies are not specific to LTC and do not account for all costs of a foodservice, including staff, procurement and nutrition supplements. An initial tool was developed using the systems approach in conjunction with literature and professional knowledge. This was piloted in real world contexts, using volunteer LTC homes. Four iterations of the tool were completed to assess its feasibility in calculating costs and useability. Managers were interviewed after completing the tool to gather an understanding of how the tool was interpreted and to refine completion. Following feedback, the resulting tool consists of nine sections, measuring both costs incurred in meal production and service as well as analysis of staff workloads. Preliminary results show consistency between homes within Australia, indicating that the true cost is much higher than that reported in the literature to date. The development of a comprehensive, usable tool which captures the total cost of foodservice allows homes to accurately report and understand costs from a systems level. This information can be used to demonstrate cost effectiveness of a foodservice and the potential to justify and plan future system changes.

scholarly journals Dryland Food Security in Ethiopia: Current Status, Opportunities, and a Roadmap for the Future

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6503
Author(s):  
Yu Peng ◽  
Hubert Hirwa ◽  
Qiuying Zhang ◽  
Guoqin Wang ◽  
Fadong Li
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
Security Assessment ◽  
Security Issue ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Zero Hunger ◽  
The Impact

Given the impact of COVID-19 and the desert locust plague, the Ethiopian food security issue has once again received widespread attention. Its food crisis requires comprehensive and systematic research to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of zero hunger. This review discusses the current situation and the causes of food security in Ethiopia. We focus on the challenges in the food security assessment field. The article lists seven typical causes of food insecurity and three roots of food security in Ethiopia. Long-term food security assessment and a comprehensive understanding and manageability for food security causes are considered as the main existing research challenges. Climate-resilient management, water management, and long-term ecosystem network monitoring and data mining are suggested as potential roadmap for future research.

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