Nutrition Support for Adults: Oral Nutrition Support, Enteral Tube Feeding and Parenteral Nutrition


National Collaborating Centre for Acute Care. (2006).

London (United Kingdom): National Collaborating Centre for Acute Care, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 1-175.

This evidence-based guideline provides recommendations for managing malnutrition in adults. These guidelines are intended to inform a variety of healthcare professionals as well as patients and caregivers. Several recommendations specific to dysphagia management are provided.

National Institute for Clinical Excellence (United Kingdom)


<p>This guideline was reviewed with additional supporting documents:</p> <ul> <li>National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2013). <em>Nutrition Support in Adults: Evidence Update August 2013</em> (Evidence Update 46). Retrieved from <a title="https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg32/evidence/evidence-update-pdf-194887261" href="https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg32/evidence/evidence-update-pdf-194887261">www.nice.org.uk</a></li> <li>National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2017). <em>Surveillance Report 2017 - Nutrition Support in Adults: Oral Nutrition Support, Enteral Tube Feeding and Parenteral Nutrition (2006) NICE Guideline CG32</em>. Retrieved from <a title="https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg32/resources/surveillance-report-2017-nutrition-support-for-adults-oral-nutrition-support-enteral-tube-feeding-and-parenteral-nutrition-2006-nice-guideline-cg32-4540429693/chapter/Surveillance-decision?tab=evidence">www.nice.org.uk</a></li> </ul> <p>Additionally, the data in this guideline are included in other documents which can be found in the Associated Article section below.</p>




"Healthcare professionals with relevant skills and training in the diagnosis, assessment, and management of swallowing disorders should assess the prognosis and options for future nutrition support" (Grade Level A; p. 119).