Telephone Administration of the Automated Self-Administered 24-hour Dietary Assessment in Older Adults: Lessons Learned

Publication: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
28 September 2021

Abstract

Automated Self-Administered 24-hour Dietary Assessment (ASA24) is an economical method of estimating dietary intake as nutrient analysis is automated, but its use in older adults is limited. The purpose of this work was to guide dietitians and future researchers on how to use the ASA24 with older adults, considering potential barriers encountered and strategies used to support completion based on our experience using this tool in a pilot clinical trial. ASA24 was completed by phone interview with 39 older adults. Challenges included: recalling food intake in detail, recording frequent eating occasions and complicated recipes, and general problems with communication. Strategies to support collection included making morning phone calls and suggesting that seniors write down the food consumed. Phone interviews were acceptable to older adults, but sufficient time was required. Dietitians and future researchers can use these findings to obtain dietary intake data from this hard-to-reach group.

Résumé

L’outil d’évaluation de l’alimentation Automated Self-Administered 24-Hour (ASA24) est une méthode économique pour estimer les apports alimentaires, car l’analyse nutritionnelle est automatisée. Cependant, son utilisation chez les aînés est limitée. L’objectif de ces travaux était de guider les diététistes et futurs chercheurs sur l’utilisation de l’ASA24 auprès des aînés, en tenant compte des obstacles potentiels et des stratégies employées pour favoriser son utilisation sur la base de notre expérience avec cet outil dans le cadre d’un essai clinique pilote. L’ASA24 a été rempli par entretien téléphonique avec 39 aînés. Les difficultés rencontrées ont été les suivantes : se souvenir en détail de l’apport alimentaire, consigner les prises alimentaires fréquentes et les recettes complexes, ainsi que des problèmes généraux de communication. Les stratégies visant à favoriser la collecte comprenaient des appels téléphoniques en matinée et la suggestion aux aînés d’écrire les aliments consommés. Les entretiens téléphoniques étaient acceptables aux yeux des aînés, mais il fallait y consacrer assez de temps. Les diététistes et futurs chercheurs peuvent s’appuyer sur ces résultats pour obtenir des données sur les apports alimentaires de ce groupe difficile à joindre.

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Financial support: This research was funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (Grant #SCT-162968).
Conflicts of interest: The authors have no competing interests (financial or non-financial relationships) that may bias the work.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Volume 83Number 1March 2022
Pages: 30 - 34
Editor: Naomi Cahill Ph.D RD

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Version of record online: 28 September 2021

Key Words

  1. Frail elderly
  2. nutrition assessment
  3. geriatric assessment
  4. diet surveys

Mots-clés

  1. aînés fragiles
  2. évaluation nutritionnelle
  3. évaluation gériatrique
  4. sondages sur l’alimentation

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Cindy Wei BSc
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
Justin B. Wagler BSc
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
Isabel B. Rodrigues MSc
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
Lora Giangregorio PhD
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, Waterloo, ON
Heather Keller PhD
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, Waterloo, ON
Lehana Thabane PhD
Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Marina Mourtzakis PhD
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

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