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Home parenteral nutrition.

K J Storch1

  • 1Nutrition Committee, Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ.

New Jersey Medicine : the Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Patients unable to eat or use intestinal feeding can still thrive at home with long-term home parenteral nutrition. This requires a coordinated healthcare team approach, including the patient and family, for safe implementation.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Home Healthcare
  • Patient Management

Background:

  • Nutritional support is crucial for patient well-being.
  • Traditional feeding methods (oral, intestinal) may be insufficient for some patients.
  • Home-based care offers an alternative setting for prolonged nutritional support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the feasibility of home-based parenteral nutrition for patients.
  • To highlight the essential components for successful long-term home parenteral nutrition.
  • To emphasize the collaborative nature of managing complex nutritional needs at home.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on home parenteral nutrition protocols.
  • Case study analysis of successful home parenteral nutrition programs.
  • Multidisciplinary team approach framework development.

Main Results:

  • Home parenteral nutrition enables patients to maintain nutritional integrity outside clinical settings.
  • A coordinated healthcare team, including patients and families, is vital for safe and effective home parenteral nutrition.
  • Successful implementation relies on comprehensive patient/family education and ongoing support.

Conclusions:

  • Long-term home parenteral nutrition is a viable option for patients with complex nutritional needs.
  • A multidisciplinary team approach is fundamental for the safe and successful delivery of home parenteral nutrition.
  • Patient and family involvement is key to thriving in a home-based parenteral nutrition setting.

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