Enteral nutrition in person with Dementia: Indication, effects and benefits

Objective: This systematic literature review aims to clarify indications for the use of enteral feeding in patients with dementia. Difficulties in feeding patients with dementia may arise at any stage of the disease and may include malnutrition, weight loss, decreased quality of life, among others....

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Main Authors: Daniela Alves, Paula Sapeta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de Évora 2016-04-01
Series:RIASE
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.uevora.pt/index.php/saude_envelhecimento/article/view/126/163