Journal article
Qualitative analysis of a virtual research meeting summarises expert-based strategies to promote hydration in residential care during COVID-19 and beyond
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Poor fluid intake is a complex and long-standing issue in residential care, further exacerbated by COVID-19 infection control procedures. There is no consensus on how best to prevent dehydration in residents who vary in their primary reasons for insufficient fluid intake for a variety of reasons. The objectives of this research were to determine expert and provider perspectives on: (1) how COVID-19 procedures impacted hydration in …
Authors
Keller H; Wei C; Slaughter S; Yoon MN; Lengyel C; Namasivayam-Macdonald A; Martin L; Heckman G; Gaspar P; Mentes J
Journal
BMJ Open, Vol. 12, No. 2,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
February 2022
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055457
ISSN
2044-6055