Barriers to the Implementation of Prospective Studies Evaluating the Benefits of Early Tube Feeding on Hip Fracture Outcomes: Lessons and Future Directions from a Failed Pilot Study
Abstract ObjectiveMalnutrition is associated with worse hip fracture outcomes. Optimal nutritional interventions for these patients have yet to be identified. Regarding nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding, prior studies have shown promise yet have been limited and difficult to implement. We conducted a pilot study to assess feasibility and describe outcomes. Methods This was a prospective longitudinal pilot […]