Tube feedings are being placed in the elderly at an ever-increasing rate without clear evidence of potential benefit to the patient. This basic to intermediate course provides a research review of outcomes of tube feedings in the elderly and chronically ill, and the risks involved with oral vs. non-oral nutrition.
3.75 NBCOT PDU/3.0 Credit Hours
Type: Online
Prerequisites: None
Availability: 365 Days from Registration
Course Level
OTR
COTA
Course Focus Area
Intervention planning/goal setting
Selection, implementation, and modification of int
Health promotion, wellness, prevention and/or educ
State
Florida