Association between nasogastric tube feeding and discharge outcomes in patients aged 80 and older with aspiration pneumonia: A propensity score‐matched retrospective cohort study
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: This study investigated the association between nasogastric tube feeding (NGF) and discharge rate to previous residences with oral intake in patients aged 80+ with aspiration pneumonia. Methods: A retrospective cohort study included 256 hospitalized patients with aspiration pneumonia from 2012 to 2022, which could not start oral intake within 48 h due to dysphagia. Using 1:2 matched-pair analysis, the association of interest was examined using logistic regression analysis. Results: NGF was associated with a lower discharge rate (odds ratio: 0.15; 95% CI: 0.05-0.46). Conclusion: Patients with NGF had a lower discharge rate to previous residences with oral intake.
DOI: 10.1002/jgf2.745
Authors: Misa Kitamura, Toshinori Nishizawa, Atsushi Yanai, Masako Taguchi, Noriko Matsumoto, Kuniyoshi Hayashi, Hiroko Arioka
Language: English
Subfield: Speech and Hearing
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,500
OpenAlex ID: W4403765845