Development of an enteral feeding protocol.
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.
Dawson
C J
CJ
Hanrahan
K A
KA
Means
M E
ME
Reese
J L
JL
Clearman
B
B
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