Role of Sham Feeding with Chewing Gum in Managing Reduced Appetite, Nausea and Vomiting in Geriatric Patients Admitted at the Medical Ward

INTERVENTION: Group‐G:Chewing sugar‐free gum for 15 minutes, 4 times daily, in addition to standard care;Group‐C:Standard care only, as Inj. Ondansetron 8mg XIV XBD + Inj. Pantoprazole 40MG XIV XOD; CONDITION: R63.0, R11 Reduced Appetite, Nausea/Vomiting PRIMARY OUTCOME: Improvement in appetite; SECONDARY OUTCOME: Days taken for complete resolution of vomiting ;Days taken for complete resolution of nausea; INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1.Age >= 60 years 2.Medical (non‐surgical) admission 3.Presence of reduced appetite and/or nausea/vomiting 4.Able to chew gum safely 5.Willing to provide informed consent