Self-Determination, Optimism, Social Support, Knowledge, and Skills Have a Positive Influence on the Oral Intake of Long-Stay Acute Patients: A Qualitative Study

This study provides novel insights into the factors that influenced oral intake in long-stay acute patients, highlighting the importance of patient-centered nutrition care, encompassing motivational interviewing techniques and collaboration from the multidisciplinary team to create a supportive environment that fosters autonomy and empowers patients to actively participate in their own nutrition and recovery.