Action-Oriented Study Circles Facilitate Efforts in Nursing Homes to “Go from Feeding to Serving”: Conceptual Perspectives on Knowledge Translation and Workplace Learning

Table 4

Knowledge-to-action goals set within study circles focusing on eating and nutrition.

Goal category	Example of focus
	Create a homelike environment
Mealtime environment	Bake at the unit, fragrance impressions from food, tease the appetite
	Create a calm atmosphere in the dining room
Food	Offer alternatives to oral supplements; Spices on the table; Individually adapted food and consistencies
Hygiene	Be careful with hand hygiene; Keep cold food cold and warm food warm (check temperature); Improve mouth care
Routines	Ask newly admitted about food habits; Control weight for those moving in and continually; Inform substitute staff about goals and routines
Shorten the overnight fast	Offer evening coffee/tea/sandwich; Postpone evening meal; Have night staff offer sandwich and milk
	Have the residents serve themselves food
The ability to choose	Have the residents choose between different dishes
	Offer the residents assistance to go to the dining room
Cooperation	Improve cooperation between kitchen, registered nurses and; other professions