Background: Feeding tubes to address eating problems of older people with advanced
dementia (OPAD) has been studied primarily in nursing homes. Objectives: To examine the …

The decision to place a feeding tube in a patient with advanced dementia is difficult for both
family members and health care professionals. There is increasing evidence that the use of …

Background. Dementia remains a growing concern for societies globally, particularly as
people now live longer. About 90% of individuals with advanced dementia suffer from eating …

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 …

OBJECTIVES: This study was undertaken to determine the degree to which selected
demographic and clinical variables are associated with the use of feeding tubes in older …

Patients with advanced dementia are among the most challenging patients to care for
because they are often bedridden and dependent in all activities of daily living. Difficulty with …

Dementia is a progressive, debilitating disease that often results in weight loss, malnutrition,
and dehydration. Feeding tubes are often prescribed; however, this practice can lead to …

Context Empiric data and expert opinion suggest that use of feeding tubes is not beneficial
for older persons with advanced dementia. Previous research has shown a 10-fold variation …

When eating difficulties arise, feeding tubes are not recommended for older adults with
advanced dementia. Careful hand feeding should be offered because hand feeding has …

OBJECTIVES: Despite the evidence that feeding-tube use in persons with advanced
dementia is not associated with improved outcomes, there remains striking variation in their …