The National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging is interested in working with colleagues from other universities who are on sabbaticals.
Studies show that too few nutrition faculty members are involved in outcomes research.
Likewise, most service agencies, including ENPs and LTC facilities, feel ill equipped to design studies and data collection procedures or attempt any type of research. Faculty applicants are expected to provide a letter from a community agency or LTC facility indicating an interest in collaborating, along with an idea for an outcomes project. The Center has hands-on experience in applied research and the documentation of outcomes, e.g., the Morning Meals on Wheels Pilot Project. Upon completion of the SSP, faculty should find it easier to establish applied research projects with community agencies at home. They will be able to develop outcomes studies that demonstrate the value of food and nutrition services in reducing nutrition risk, increasing independence, and improving quality of life for older adults in home, community and LTC settings.