Survey reveals key gaps in Nurses' nutritional care for seniors

NCT ID NCT05691595

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed observational study surveyed 179 nurses in two Italian hospitals to explore how their attitudes, knowledge, and confidence influence the nutritional care they provide to older patients. Researchers used online questionnaires to measure these factors. The goal is to identify what drives good nutritional care and where improvements are needed to prevent malnutrition in older adults.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help design better training programs to improve nurses' nutritional care for older people, potentially reducing malnutrition in hospitals.

What could go wrong

This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial. It only measures nurses' self-reported attitudes and knowledge, which may not reflect actual care or patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior nutritional disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda

    Milan, 20162, Italy

  • IRCCS Policlinico San Donato

    San Donato Milanese, Milan, 20097, Italy