Association between nasogastric tube feeding and discharge outcomes in patients aged 80 and older with aspiration pneumonia: A propensity score‐matched retrospective cohort 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 pneumo...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Wiley
2025-03-01
|
| Series: | Journal of General and Family Medicine |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/jgf2.745 |
| Summary: | 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. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 2189-7948 |