Table 4 The connection between Meleis' transition theory, topics, and sub-topics

Nature of the transition

Weak perceptions and behaviors towards healthy eating

·personal habit solidification

·negative attitudes towards nutrition management

Lack of objective factors for independently adjusting dietary conditions

·reliance on subjective feelings

·times of appetite change

Conditions of the transition

Personal hindrance factors

·memory impairment

·deficiencies in self-nutrition management

Expected external support

·assistance care support

·ways to obtain nutritional information

Response patterns

Lack of continuous nutrition management

·interruption of professional guidance

·avoidance of medical treatment behavior