Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5657198 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
We performed a mixed-methods prospective study of the effects of gastrostomy feeding on HRQoL. HRQoL did not significantly improve after gastrostomy insertion for patients or caregivers. The lack of significant decrease in HRQoL after the procedure indicates that gastrostomies may help maintain HRQoL. Findings have relevance to those involved in gastrostomy insertion decisions and indicate the importance of carefully selecting patients for this intervention, despite the relative ease of insertion.
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Authors
Matthew Kurien, Rebecca E. Andrews, Rachel Tattersall, Mark E. McAlindon, Emma F. Wong, Alex J. Johnston, Barbara Hoeroldt, Keith L. Dear, David S. Sanders,