[Usefulness and problems of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in a geriatric hospital].
Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi
; 35(7): 543-7, 1998 Jul.
Article
en Ja
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9778955
ABSTRACT
Usefulness and problems of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement in a geriatric hospital where most patients were severely demented or bed-ridden were evaluated. The variables examined were acute complications, chronic complications, restraint of patients before and after PEG placement, change in physical activity, and ability of oral intake. Results showed that both acute and chronic complications were not rare, but these problems are not peculiar to geriatric hospitals. Quality of life (QOL) was clearly improved. Restraint could be reduced or stopped in 65.2% of restrained patients after PEG tube placement, activity was improved in 55.5% of patients, and oral intake became possible in 14.0% of patients. There were also some improvements in the management of PEG, as the incidence of self-extubation decreased, and tube exchange became easier. In conclusion, it is possible to insert and manage the PEG tubes even in geriatric hospitals, and PEG tubes are quite useful in managing patients with chronic disease and in improving QOL.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Gastrostomía
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Nutrición Enteral
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
Idioma:
Ja
Revista:
Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi
Año:
1998
Tipo del documento:
Article