An assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices on pureed diet preparation (KAP DYS-PUREE) among food handlers in Malaysian hospitals for dysphagia management

• Main Authors: Aizul Azri Azizan, Suzana Shahar, Zahara Abdul Manaf, Hasnah Haron, Nurul Fatin Malek Rivan, Nurul Huda Razali
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2024
• Subjects: RC799-869 Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology; RM214-258 Diet therapy. Dietary cookbooks
• Online Access: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/42200/1/ABSTRACT.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/42200/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/42200/; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11142026
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sabah

This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards pureed diet preparation among food handlers using a newly developed questionnaire for dysphagia management. A descriptive cross-sectional design study with purposive sampling was conducted in three government hospitals in the Kl...