Survey of psychosocial issues of nasogastric tube feeding in head-and-neck cancer patients
Conclusion: We conclude that though NG tube feeding is necessary for some head and neck cancer, there are lots of psychosocial problem regarding its acceptance for patients. For that adequate psychological assessment and counseling is necessary for patients' acceptance, compliance and good quality of life.
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Ravi Umrania Dwija Patel Bhavna C Patel Manisha Singh Priti Sanghavi Himanshu Patel Source Type: research
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