Background The use of enteral tube feeding for patients with advanced dementia who have
poor nutritional intake is common. In one US survey 34% of 186,835 nursing home residents …

Pressure ulcers (pressure sores) continue to be a common health problem, particularly
among the physically limited or bedridden elderly. The problem exists within the entire …

Background Malnutrition and dehydration are widespread in older people, and obesity is an
increasing problem. In clinical practice, it is often unclear which strategies are suitable and …

Background Malnutrition and dehydration are widespread in older people, and obesity is an
increasing problem. In clinical practice, it is often unclear which strategies are suitable and …

Background Older people suffering from dementia are at increased risk of malnutrition due
to various nutritional problems, and the question arises which interventions are effective in …

Background The worldwide debate over the use of artificial nutrition and hydration remains
controversial although the scientific and medical facts are unequivocal. Artificial nutrition and …

Many older people with frailty are at risk of malnutrition and poor health, yet there is
evidence that improving nutrition and weight loss can reduce frailty. This will become more …

Ziel: Als natürlich gewachsenes Gebiet ist die Nomenklatur in der klinischen Ernährung
sowohl geografisch wie auch berufsgruppenspezifisch national und international …

Objectives The current study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to
explore the efficacy and safety of tube feeding in patients with advanced dementia. Design …

Fragestellung: Ältere Menschen haben ein erhöhtes Risiko für Mangelernährung und sind
häufig von Mangelernährung betroffen. Dabei besteht oft Unklarheit darüber, welche …