title: Development of an enteral feeding protocol.
abstract: Diarrhea following tube feedings in postoperative head and neck oncology patients is a significant problem. The existing tube feeding protocol was evaluated and clarified. A study was also undertaken to reduce the incidence of diarrhea in this patient population.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Dawson
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Hanrahan
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Means
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Reese
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Clearman
mesh_terms: D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning