Feeding Tubes Research Paper by hicaliber

Feeding Tubes
This paper presents a discussion about the use of feeding tubes at the end of life.
# 95757 | 990 words | 3 sources | APA | 2007 | US
Published on May 31, 2007 in Medical and Health (Nursing) , Hot Topics (Euthanasia) , Aging (General)


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Description:

This paper examines the controversy regarding the use of feeding tubes at the end of life for terminal patients. The author presents the research from a nursing perspective. Additionally, the paper considers the questions of whether prolonging life with a feeding tube is in the best interest of the patient. The author includes an extensive literature review with regards to patients with dementia, cancer and other end of life issues and reviews what has been concluded about using feeding tubes at this stage. The writer also touches on the issue of living wills.

Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
References

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Funicane, Thomas (2001) A Review of the Evidence The American Geriatric Society.
  • Lebovitz, Lubert, A. Habot (2003) Attitudes of Relatives and Nursing Staff Toward Tube feeding in the Severely Dementia Patients. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias.
  • Ersek, Mary PhD RN (2003) Artificial Nutrition and Hydration. The Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing.

Cite this Research Paper:

APA Format

Feeding Tubes (2007, May 31) Retrieved January 25, 2021, from https://www.academon.com/research-paper/feeding-tubes-95757/

MLA Format

"Feeding Tubes" 31 May 2007. Web. 25 January. 2021. <https://www.academon.com/research-paper/feeding-tubes-95757/>

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