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Improvement of feeding independence in end-stage cancer patients under palliative care--a prospective, uncontrolled study
Feeding independence is important to improve the quality of life (QOL) of patients receiving palliative care. Studies on feeding independence among cancer patients under palliative care are unavailable. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy in promoting feeding indep...
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Published in: | Supportive care in cancer 2005-12, Vol.13 (12), p.1051-1056 |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Feeding independence is important to improve the quality of life (QOL) of patients receiving palliative care. Studies on feeding independence among cancer patients under palliative care are unavailable. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy in promoting feeding independence in end-stage cancer patients in palliative care.
Thirty-six end-stage cancer inpatients with feeding difficulties attributable to improper positioning (58.3%), one-handedness (22.2%), and upper limb impairment (11.1%) were enrolled from two hospitals in Hong Kong. The feeding independence level (level 1> or =25% assistance; level 2 |
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ISSN: | 0941-4355 1433-7339 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s00520-005-0859-7 |