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RelAte: An Investigator-blinded, Randomised, 8-week, Parallel-group, Controlled Stepped Wedge Design Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Complex Nutritional, Cooking and Social Intervention Against a Control Group in the Improvement of Dietary Self-efficacy and Energy Intake Among Older Adults Living Alone.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Mealtime Intervention for Social Isolation and Meals. Completed, enrolled 100 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a psychosocial and nutritional intervention, entitled "RelAte", on cooking and mealtime behaviours of older adults who are living alone and at risk of social isolation. The intervention will be delivered in the home of participants by a trained volunteer of a similar age.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The mealtime intervention constitutes once a week visits from a trained volunteer for 8 weeks, each visit lasting 90 minutes and comprising of preparing and sharing a meal together with the participant.