Diet and Nutrition in Palliative Care

With contributions from international experts, this pioneering work defines palliative care and end-of-life care while also covering methods of pain control and sedation. It presents general concerns and information on critical care factors such as hydration, dysphagia, artificial nutrition, home nutritional support, and other specific aspects for hospice patients. It provides extensive coverage on nutritional guidelines and diet therapy, along with research on nutrition for patients with incurable types of cancer, dementia, and HIV/AIDS, as well as those in a vegetative state. Discussion of proper diet related to palliative care, including surgery and wound healing, is also included.