Chapter 30: Assisting patients with their nutritional needs

Case study 30.1: Roisin

How can you encourage Roisin to eat and drink?

  • Allow Roisin to choose own cup/crockery colour or character
  • Use of sticker chart
  • Use of reward from the ‘fairy box’
  • Praise for even small amounts
  • Goals setting and return to see if accomplished
  • Use of ice lollies instead of fluids if not drinking
  • Socialize meal times so sitting with other children who are eating

Who else could you involve?

  • Contact other relatives/carers if possible
  • Involve play specialist