Nasogastric Tube Feeding in Dementia: An Ethical Consideration

Nasogastric Tube Feeding in Dementia: An Ethical Consideration

ABSTRACT As dementia advances, it can present with a challenge to those individuals who require aid with feeding. Assessing the efficacy of nasogastric (NG) feeding on improving survival outcomes can be challenging and there is a lack of studies in clinical research. This article aims to highlight t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Progress in neurology and psychiatry (Guildford) 2024-07, Vol.28 (3), p.n/a
Hauptverfasser: Rodrigues, Leslie, Hein, Su Mon, Benjamin, Benson
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:ABSTRACT As dementia advances, it can present with a challenge to those individuals who require aid with feeding. Assessing the efficacy of nasogastric (NG) feeding on improving survival outcomes can be challenging and there is a lack of studies in clinical research. This article aims to highlight the ethical considerations and challenges in NG feeding in patients with dementia.
ISSN:1367-7543
1931-227X
DOI:10.1002/pnp.12006