Management of dyspepsia—The role of the ED Observation unit to optimize patient outcomes

Chor, Wei Ping Daniel; Yong, Pei Xian Lorraine; Lim, Li Lin; Chai, Chew Yian; Sim, Terence; Kuan, Win Sen

doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2018.01.057

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“…Such a reduction can translate to an approximate reduction of one day in hospital, using an estimation of two to three training sessions per day. This saving of a one-day stay in hospital can translate to SGD1,841.54 per patient (Chor et al, 2018). With 147 recruited caregivers over the 11 months of study, our package has the potential to save over SGD295,000 a year.…”

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I see, I learn, I do: Development and evaluation of a video‐enhanced nasogastric tube feeding training programme for caregivers

et al. 2022

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Dysphagia is a common condition amongst older adults that hinders the safe consumption of food and drink. If unaddressed, this could increase the risk of malnutrition, dehydration and choking (Igarashi et al., 2020). This is an urgent problem in rapidly ageing societies such as Singapore, with more older adults at risk of dysphagia (Ang et al., 2019;Lim et al., 2018).Enteral nutrition feeding typically serves as a long-term solution for older adults with dysphagia (Blumenstein et al., 2014;Crary & Groher, 2006). Patients and caregivers prefer the nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding route across Asia, due to their concerns on the surgical installation of percutaneous feeding tubes (Lin et al., 2011;Shah et al., 2012;Yeh et al., 2010). However, this comes with greater risk for poor techniques leading to complications such as aspiration pneumonia and tube blockage, often requiring emergency treatment and hospitalization (Chang et al., 2019). Furthermore, a systematic review of caregivers' experiences providing enteral feeding at home found that many lack appropriate information and support, with many having to find their own way to cope (Mou et al., 2021). Hence,

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