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 …

Background The balance of benefits and harms associated with enteral tube feeding for
people with severe dementia is not clear. An increasing number of guidelines highlight the …

Abstract The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) Position Paper
focus is on applying the 4 ethical principles for clinician's decision‐making in the use of …

Background: World population is not only aging but suffering from serious chronic illnesses,
requiring an increasing need for end-of-life care. However, studies show that many …

Background This systematic review aimed to explore the process of decision-making for
nutrition and hydration for people living with dementia from the perspectives and …

Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) are knowledgeable in all aspects of nutrition and
can work collaboratively as part of an interprofessional health care team to make …

The risk of dehydration in older adults with neurocognitive disorder (NCD) is controversial.
The purpose of this study was to assess hydration status, its determinants, and water intake …

Background Despite research demonstrating the risks of using feeding tubes in persons with
advanced dementia, they continue to be placed. The natural history of dysphagia among …

Introduction: Little is understood about caregivers' lived experiences when first caring for
patients on the nasogastric tube at home in an Asian setting. To enhance understanding, our …

RESUMO A doença de Alzheimer (DA) e outras demências neurodegenerativas têm um
curso progressivo com comprometimento da cognição, capacidade funcional e …