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[Diarrhea and enteral nutrition].
M Pons Busom1, M Aguas Compaired, N de la Concepción de Lucas
1Servicio de Farmacia, Quinta de Salud La Alianza, Hospital Central, Barcelona.
Nutricion Hospitalaria
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Diarrhoea in patients receiving enteral nutrition is poorly understood, with significant discrepancies in evaluation due to varied definitions and methods. This review analyzes contributing factors and highlights the need for standardized approaches.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Clinical Nutrition
- Patient Care
Background:
- Enteral nutrition is crucial for patients unable to consume food orally.
- Diarrhoea is a common complication in patients receiving enteral nutrition.
- Current understanding and management of enteral nutrition-associated diarrhoea (ENAD) lack standardization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the definition and understanding of diarrhoea in patients on enteral nutrition.
- To analyze factors contributing to the development of diarrhoea during enteral feeding.
- To identify discrepancies in the evaluation of enteral nutrition-induced diarrhoea.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on diarrhoea in patients on enteral nutrition.
- Analysis of factors related to diet preparation and administration.
- Examination of patient-specific factors influencing diarrhoea.
- Assessment of differing definitions, methods, and exclusion criteria used in studies.
Main Results:
- Significant discrepancies exist in evaluating diarrhoea associated with enteral diets.
- Variations in diarrhoea definitions, methodologies, and exclusion criteria contribute to these discrepancies.
- Factors related to enteral formula preparation, administration, and patient characteristics play a role.
Conclusions:
- The evaluation of diarrhoea in patients on enteral nutrition is inconsistent.
- Standardized definitions and methodologies are needed for accurate assessment and management of ENAD.
- Further research is required to elucidate the multifactorial causes of ENAD.