| Autor: |
Boris Punchik, Elena Komissarov, Vladimir Zeldez, Tamar Freud, Tali Samson, Yan Press |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2018 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra, Vol 8, Iss 2, Pp 268-276 (2018) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1664-5464 |
| DOI: |
10.1159/000489489 |
| Popis: |
Background: The use of feeding tubes (FTs) in patients with advanced dementia does not yield positive health outcomes and can have a negative effect. Methods: A cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of physicians on the use of FTs for patients with advanced dementia. Results: 201 of 240 doctors (83.8%) participated in the study; 61.7% of the doctors claimed that FTs prevent aspiration, 51.7% that they prevent pneumonia, and 38.8% that they prevent weight gain. Almost one-third (32.3%) said that the decision to use FTs could be taken by a hospitalist or a primary physician (28.9%). Conclusion: We found large gaps in knowledge among doctors about the use of FTs and consequences in patients with advanced dementia. |
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