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Summary of guidelines for nutritional management |
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Northampton: Motor Neurone Disease Association, 2005. 7p. |
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Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a rapidly progressive neuro-degenerative disease which leads to the loss of the power of movement in all voluntary muscles. This leaflet lists a number of clinical guidelines in the area of nutrition which aim to ensure that people with MND get the best possible care available. Each guideline was systematically developed from the evidence base. Two multi-professional groups, supported by staff from the MND Association, developed the recommendations. The guidelines are listed for the following issues: evaluation of nutritional status; nutritional maintenance; determining the fluid and caloric requirements; management of constipation and other intestinal problems; evaluation of dysphagia; management of dysphagia; interventions to ease difficulties with swallowing; enteral feeding; and alternative feedings to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). The guidelines are aimed at all those involved in caring for people with MND, including commissioning organisations, service providers, and health and social care professionals, and also people affected by MND. Gaps where further research is needed to understand the best way of providing care are highlighted. |
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(Evidence Based Clinical Guidelines in MND) |
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good practice; medical treatment; motor neurone disease; nutrition; palliative care; terminal illness; |
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www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=953aba1a-bb72-4467-8108-c7e4ecb0bac6 |
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