Objective: To analyze and compare the knowledge and opinions of registered dietitian
nutritionists (RDNs) about artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) in a terminal illness. Beliefs …

Objective: Despite the growing evidence against artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) use
among patients with advanced dementia, little is known about the perspectives of the health …

Withholding and withdrawing artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) is a perplexing and
emotional issue in end-of-life care. Over the past two decades, ethical guidelines, policy …

❏ Many are unaware of the lack of benefit and increased risk and discomfort that artificial
nutrition and hydration (ANH) poses at the end of life (EOL).❏ Many are unaware of the cost …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to describe and appraise the
available scientific evidence to guide the use of artificial nutrition and hydration at the end of …

Aim To promote advance directives, it is crucial to understand how many older persons have
wishes related to end‐of‐life care. Additionally, it is important to understand how cognitive …

Artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) are common but controversial therapies at the end of
life. Although widely used in certain patient populations, strong scientific evidence regarding …

Objective: To assess the physiological outcomes and interpersonal influences that should
be considered when making the decision to provide artificial nutrition and hydration (AN&H) …

Background: Withdrawing artificial nutrition in palliative care is an issue that often leads to
ethical dilemmas among health care providers, despite clinical guidelines. Objectives: To …

Objectives To examine the frequency and characteristics of decisions to forgo artificial
nutrition and/or hydration (ANH) at the end of life. Design Postal questionnaire survey …