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Psychological Effects of Nasogastric Tube (NGT) in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa: A Systematic Review.

Federico AmiantoTomaso OliaroFrancesca RighettoniChiara DavicoDaniele MarcotulliBenedetto Vitiello
Published in: Nutrients (2024)
Although the results suggest good psychological tolerance of the device, the limited data available recommend that more attention should be addressed by the researchers to the psychological consequences of the use of NGT in the treatment of AN since it is a nutrition disorder with prominent psychological roots. Further studies are needed.
Keyphrases
  • anorexia nervosa
  • physical activity
  • working memory
  • electronic health record
  • big data
  • combination therapy
  • case control
  • replacement therapy