Introduction of mealtime volunteers in a district general hospital.

Sneddon*, Joanne, Best, Carolyn
Nursing Standard, December 2011, vol./is. 26/15-17(37-40).
A project to reduce nutrition problems at a district general hospital by introducing the use of volunteers to assist older patients during meal times. The training process, development and clarification of the role, and feedback from nurses, volunteers and patients are described. 7 references.
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