The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2022 · DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2021.1871824 · Published: July 1, 2022
This study looked at whether providing nutrition counseling remotely (tele-nutrition) could help people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) improve their diet. Participants received six tele-nutrition sessions over three months, using video calls and a food diary app. The study found that while weight and overall life satisfaction didn't change significantly, participants did report making healthier food choices.
Tele-nutrition may be a useful tool for improving diet quality in individuals with SCI.
Patients with SCI are highly satisfied with tele-nutrition programs.
The tele-nutrition model used in this study can be easily implemented in other SCI centers.