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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2006 May 30.
Published in final edited form as: Appl Nurs Res. 2006 May;19(2):102–104. doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2005.10.003

Table 1.

Categories of interventions initiated during INRx protocol

Category No. of times
Diet Change 30
 Examples: High density diet
Mechanical soft diet
Eliminate Na restriction
High protein drink if eats <50%
Nursing Referral 17
 Examples: Small group dining
Proper positioning
Physician Referral 11
 Example: Antidepressant medication
Physical Therapy Referral 6
 Example: Cushion in chair
Occupational Therapy Referral 4
 Example: Adaptive equipment
Speech Therapy Referral 4
 Example: Swallowing evaluation
Social Services Referral 10
 Examples: Dental repair
Dental appointment

Note: Most common interventions in bold.