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ArticleAnnals of rehabilitation medicine2024

Predictors for Failed Removal of Nasogastric Tube in Patients With Brain Insult.

Shih-Ting Huang, Tyng-Guey Wang, Mei-Chih Peng, Wan-Ming Chen, An-Tzu Jao, Fuk Tan Tang, Yu-Ting Hsieh, Chun Sheng Ho, Shu-Ming Yeh

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Article in Annals of rehabilitation medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Assessment of the role and effectiveness of nurse-led multimodal intervention in the rehabilitation of dysphagia in patients with brain tumors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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Shih-Ting HuangDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, Lo-Hsu Foundation, Yilan County, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Tyng-Guey WangDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, School of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Mei-Chih PengDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, Lo-Hsu Foundation, Yilan County, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Wan-Ming ChenBig Data Center, Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, Lo-Hsu Foundation, Yilan County, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
An-Tzu JaoBig Data Center, Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, Lo-Hsu Foundation, Yilan County, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Fuk Tan TangDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, Lo-Hsu Foundation, Yilan County, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Yu-Ting HsiehDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, Lo-Hsu Foundation, Yilan County, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Chun Sheng HoDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, Lo-Hsu Foundation, Yilan County, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Shu-Ming YehDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, Lo-Hsu Foundation, Yilan County, Taiwan (R.O.C.).

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Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo construct a prognostic model for unsuccessful removal of nasogastric tube (NGT) was the aim of our study.

methodsThis study examined patients with swallowing disorders receiving NGT feeding due to stroke or traumatic brain injury in a regional hospital. Clinical data was collected, such as age, sex, body mass index (BMI), level of activities of daily living (ADLs) dependence. Additionally, gather information regarding the enhancement in Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) levels and the increase in food types according to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) after one month of swallowing training. A stepwise logistic regression analysis model was employed to predict NGT removal failure using these parameters.

resultsOut of 203 patients, 53 patients (26.1%) had experienced a failed removal of NGT after six months of follow-up. The strongest predictors for failed removal were age over 60 years, underweight BMI, total dependence in ADLs, and ischemic stroke. The admission prediction model categorized patients into high, moderate, and low-risk groups for removal failure. The failure rate of NGT removal was high not only in the high-risk group but also in the moderate-risk groups when there was no improvement in FOIS levels and IDDSI food types.

conclusionOur predictive model categorizes patients with brain insults into risk groups for swallowing disorders, enabling advanced interventions such as percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy for high-risk patients struggling with NGT removal, while follow-up assessments using FOIS and IDDSI aid in guiding rehabilitation decisions for those at moderate risk.

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Deglutition disordersGastrointestinal intubationStrokeTraumatic brain injury

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PMCPMC11217763

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