Healthcare Professionals' Perceptions of Feeding Tube Practices for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Across 4 International Radiation Oncology Departments.
Emily HazzardKaren WaltonAnne-Therese McMahonMarianna MilosavljevicLinda TapsellPublished in: JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition (2019)
Although the targeted use of FTs was valued by healthcare professionals, several patient and service-structure factors may influence whether the PGT or reactive NGT approach is perceived to be more efficacious. Further research is needed to explore patient preferences, tube dependence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and department infrastructure to promote consistent evidence-based and patient-centered FT practices.