Table 1.
Preferences of artificial hydration and nutrition methods in each wave
| Wave1 (n) | % | Wave2 (n) | % | Latest AD (n) | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEG | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 2.5 | 11 | 4 |
| NG tube | 6 | 3.0 | 3 | 1.9 | 8 | 2.9 |
| TPN | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 4 | 1.5 |
| DIV | 66 | 32.8 | 40 | 24.8 | 87 | 32 |
| Oral | 117 | 58.2 | 113 | 70.2 | 162 | 59.6 |
| Total | 201 | 100.0 | 161 | 100.0 | 272 | 100 |
Wave 1: April 2009–June 2016.
Wave 2: July 2016–December 2018.
AD, advance directive; DIV, drip infusion through peripheral vein; NG, nasogastric; PEG, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy; TPN, total parenteral nutrition.