Patiëntbetrokkenheid bij het monitoren van de voedings- en vochtinname in het ziekenhuis: een crosssectioneel onderzoek
摘要
The objective of this study was to gain insight into hospital patients’ preferences and the factors influencing their desire to monitor their own food and fluid intake. In a cross-sectional study, 150 patients in a Dutch hospital were surveyed regarding general characteristics, health literacy, digital skills, and preferences for self-monitoring of food and fluid intake. Results indicate that most patients (95%) felt capable of independently monitoring their intake, with 45% expressing a desire to take an active role in self-monitoring. Additionally, the majority of respondents (72%) demonstrated an ability to use basic digital functions. Regression analysis showed that patients who scored higher on two scales of the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) were more likely to actively engage in monitoring their food and fluid intake. Although the cross-sectional design precludes causal inference and the representativeness is limited to a few hospital departments, this study provides valuable insights for clinical practice. It highlights that self-monitoring in the hospital setting represents a promising change and offers a basis for implementing this change in a person-centered manner.