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May 6, 2026NutrientsOpen Access

Perceptions of Artificial Nutrition and Hydration at the End of Life Among Healthcare Professionals, Medical Students, and Lay Respondents: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Survey

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MSMircea StoianUniversitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu MureșDBDorin BicaUniversitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu MureșHCHoratiu CiolobocUniversitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu Mureș

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Implication

Cross-sectional survey reveals similar perceptions of end-of-life artificial nutrition among healthcare professionals and students, indicating knowledge gaps.

Key Points

  • This research evaluates perceptions of artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) among different respondent groups.
  • Cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey conducted from July 2025 to March 2026
  • Included 470 respondents: 338 healthcare professionals, 46 medical students, and 86 lay respondents
  • Assessed perceptions of ANH, influencing factors, and familiarity with clinical guidelines and legislation
  • General perceptions of ANH were similar across healthcare professionals, medical students, and lay respondents
  • Significant differences in importance assigned to prognostic factors and family opinions were noted
  • Healthcare professionals showed varying awareness about clinical guidelines and legislation compared to lay respondents and students

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Stoian et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fa8e6404f884e66b530ae4https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18091404
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