Experiences before and after nasogastric and gastrostomy tube insertion with emphasis on mealtimes: a case study of an adolescent with cerebral palsy

Purpose: Adolescents with cerebral palsy may need a feeding tube due to feeding challenges, since nutritional intake and mealtimes may be negatively affected. The purpose of the study was to describe and better understand how one adolescent with cerebral palsy and her parents experienced mealtimes b...

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Main Authors: Ulrika Mårtensson, Mats Cederlund, Margaretha Jenholt Nolbris, Karin Mellgren, Helle Wijk, Stefan Nilsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2021.1942415