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The nutritional and nursing benefits of social mealtimes
Author(s)Richard Wykes
Journal titleNursing Times, vol 93, no 4, 22 January 1997
Pagespp 32-34
KeywordsMeals services ; Nutrition ; Nursing ; Hospital services ; Nurses ; Social interaction.
AnnotationThe author proposes that making patient mealtimes a social occasion offers nurses a chance to improve nutritional care, enhances opportunities for communication, and gives patients a welcome break from the ward routine.
Accession NumberCPA-970305017 A
ClassmarkNR: CF: LQ: LD: QTE: TMA *

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