Nasogastric tube feeding under physical restraint: comprehensive audit and case series across in-patient mental health units in England.

Sarah J FullerJacinta TanHuw De CostaDasha Nicholls

Published in: BJPsych bulletin (2023)

NGT feeding under restraint is not uncommon in England, with variation in implementation. Further research is needed to understand how the high comorbidity and complexity contribute to initiation and termination of the intervention.

Keyphrases

mental health
randomized controlled trial
stress induced
primary care
healthcare
case report
mental illness
physical activity
quality improvement