Does a gastrostomy confer any benefits to either patients or their carers?
Introduction: A gastrostomy is an established means of providing enteral nutrition. Currently, uncertainty exists regarding the merits of this intervention particularly in certain patient subgroups. Aims: To determine if a gastrostomy confers any benefits to either patients or their carers. Methods:...
Main Author: | Kurien, Matthew |
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Other Authors: | Sanders, David ; Lennard, Lynne |
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University of Sheffield
2013
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Online Access: | https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.605193 |
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