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Hydration Status of Geriatric Patients in a Psychiatric Hospital
Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 2008Dehydration negatively impacts geriatric hospitalization outcomes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hydration status of psychogeriatric inpatients and explore possible factors for dehydration. A descriptive, retrospective chart review of patients discharged from a psychogeriatric unit was completed.
Diane McNally, Forsyth +8 more
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Medically assisted hydration for palliative care patients
2006Many palliative care patients have reduced oral intake during their illness. The management of this can include the provision of medically assisted hydration with the aim of prolonging the length of life of a patient, improving their quality of life, or both.To determine the effect of medically assisted hydration in palliative care patients on their ...
Good, Phillip +3 more
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Journal of Palliative Medicine, 2014
Recently, there has been a growing interest in the use of artificial hydration therapy (AHT) for terminally ill cancer patients. Some studies have demonstrated that appropriate hydration can contribute to patient comfort; however, few studies have examined the effects of volume reduction on patient symptoms and quality of life (QOL).This study aimed to
Nobuhisa, Nakajima +2 more
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Recently, there has been a growing interest in the use of artificial hydration therapy (AHT) for terminally ill cancer patients. Some studies have demonstrated that appropriate hydration can contribute to patient comfort; however, few studies have examined the effects of volume reduction on patient symptoms and quality of life (QOL).This study aimed to
Nobuhisa, Nakajima +2 more
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Parenteral Hydration and Nutrition in the Geriatric Patient
Journal of Infusion Nursing, 2003A common ethical and legal issue in elder care involves the decision to withhold or withdraw parenteral hydration and nutrition (PHN) at the end of life and in the terminal stage of dementia. The aging of the population will impact the frequency with which nurses face this situation in their practices and with their families.
Lorraine C, Mion, Anne, O'Connell
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The hydration question. Hydration or dehydration of terminally ill patients.
Professional nurse (London, England), 1993Hydration of terminally ill patients is a controversial issue. This study assesses the reasons why doctors and nurses in hospital and hospice settings do or do not undertake this procedure.
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Promoting hydration in patients with dementia in healthcare settings
Nursing Standard, 2006This is the second article in a series of five on dementia. It aims to enhance nurses' understanding of dehydration in patients with dementia. Research shows that dehydration is present in up to one quarter of older patients and patients with dementia are likely to have an even higher risk.
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Nutrition, hydration, and patient’s preferences at the end of life
Supportive Care in Cancer, 2015Dear Editor: I read the article of Bϋkki et al. [1] with interest, and I compliment with the authors for facing such a difficult and controversial topic. As in many other papers of this type, any conclusion is hardly generalizable to the overall cancer patients’ population because both feelings about quality of life and preferences for supportive ...
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Assessing a Patient's Hydration Status
The American Journal of Nursing, 1975M M, Grant, W M, Kubo
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1868 Eight to Hydrate: Promoting oral hydration of elderly patients in hospital
Age and AgeingAbstract Introduction Dehydration is associated with prolonged hospital admissions and complications. Elderly patients are more susceptible due to physiology, dexterity and cognition. The British Dietetic Association recommends minimum 7 beverages per day whilst The British Nutrition Foundation ...
M Williams +3 more
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Is subcutaneous hydration safer than intravenous hydration in older patients?
Evidence-Based Practice, 2021Olusola Moore, Gregory Castelli
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