AI Article Synopsis

  • A study was conducted to understand the perceptions of Japanese physicians regarding the use of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in older adults receiving end-of-life care.
  • The research revealed that only 26% of physicians recommended PEG for bedridden patients and those with cognitive decline, with their recommendations influenced by factors like perceived benefits and facility practices.
  • Key findings suggest that physicians’ attitudes towards PEG feeding are heavily shaped by their beliefs about its outcomes and whether they work in a facility that offers PEG procedures.

Article Abstract

Background: Although percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement is still widely practiced in Japan, studies from Western countries report that it is less beneficial for patients in end-of-life care with cognitive decline. Decisions regarding PEG placement are largely influenced by physician judgment.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the background and perceptions of Japanese physicians regarding PEG for older adults in end-of-life care and to identify the factors associated with differences in physician judgment regarding PEG.

Design: The study employed a cross-sectional design.

Setting/subjects: A questionnaire on PEG for older adults in end-of-life care was sent to Japanese physicians. Logistic regression analysis was used to calculate the odds ratios (ORs) and confidence intervals (CIs) of the association between PEG recommendations and each factor.

Results: PEG placement was advised for bedridden patients and older adults with cognitive decline by 26% of the physicians who responded to the survey. Differences in physician perceptions of PEG feeding were associated with the recommendation for PEG, benefits of preventing aspiration pneumonia (OR: 4.9; 95% CI: 3.1-8.2), impact on post-discharge accommodation decisions (OR: 6.1; 95% CI: 1.9-30.9), and hesitancy to recommend a PEG placement (OR: 1.9; 95% CI: 1.3-4.5). Working in a facility with PEG placement (OR: 2.0; 95% CI: 1.2-3.5) was an associated background factor.

Conclusions: Differences in Japanese physicians' attitudes toward using PEG feeding for older adults in end-of-life care were significantly associated with differences in their perceptions of the impact of PEG feeding and working in a facility with PEG placement.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11262572PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/pmr.2023.0088DOI Listing

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