Table 2 Outline, educational content and method of educational intervention
From: Nutrition self-efficacy intervention to improve nutritional status of Iranian older adults
Times | Intervention method | Intervention’s instruction |
|---|---|---|
Session1 | PowerPoint, lecture, rain of thoughts, group discussion and pamphlets and poster | Introduction and acquaintance with group members Familiarity with the need for proper nutrition in old age according to age The importance of having a proper body mass in the health of the older adults Nutritional differences in the older adults |
Session2 | PowerPoint, lecture, rain of thoughts, group discussion and pamphlets and poster | Causes of malnutrition in the older adults Risks of malnutrition and malnutrition in the older adults Proper principles of malnutrition prevention The role of nutrition in disease prevention Nutritional needs in the older adults Types of food groups (5 food groups) |
Session3 | Group discussion, pamphlets and posters | The role of self-efficacy programs in improving nutritional status Personal abilities in improving nutritional status Training in muscle relaxation Ways to remove barriers to nutritional improvement in old age |
Session4 | PowerPoint, lecture, rain of thoughts, group discussion and pamphlets and poster | Useful tips for proper nutrition Provide alternative behaviors to having a proper diet Ways to succeed in having a balanced diet |