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September 16, 2025South Eastern European Journal of Public Health

Enhancing Healthy Lifestyle through Mealtime Independence for the Elderly

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SDSatamita DebSAShenaz Ahmed

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This analysis reveals improved mealtime independence in older adults with upper limb impairments, suggesting enhanced design guidelines are crucial.

Key Points

  • Elderly individuals often struggle with grip strength, leading to frustration during meals due to inadequate assistive cutlery.
  • A survey of 78 seniors highlighted the need for better ergonomics in cutlery to enhance quality of life and mealtime experiences.
  • A systematic review of 469 publications resulted in 32 relevant studies, forming comprehensive ergonomic design guidelines.
  • Tailored solutions for assistive devices aim to improve nutritional intake and public health outcomes for aging populations.

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Deb et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d454d831b076d99fa5abd7https://doi.org/10.70135/seejph.vi.5374
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