Decisions on eating and drinking in older adults admitted with pneumonia and referred for swallowing difficulties.

Yuki Yoshimatsu Dharinee Hansjee Marianne Markowski Ryan Essex David G Smithard

Published in: European geriatric medicine (2024)

EDAR decisions were comparatively less common and most were associated with end-of-life care. Underlying reasons for the low EDAR application rate must be investigated to maximise patient autonomy and comfort as intended by EDAR while minimising staff burden.

Keyphrases

physical activity
case report
weight loss
atomic force microscopy
risk factors
alcohol consumption
long term care
mass spectrometry
respiratory failure
high resolution
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
high speed