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Nutritional support in home care.

M E Orr1

  • 1University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Nutrition Support Service, Ohio.

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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Home nutritional support, including home parenteral nutrition (HPN) and home enteral nutrition (HEN), has evolved significantly, especially for the elderly. While adaptation has improved, patients still face challenges with finances and symptom management.

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Area of Science:

  • Home healthcare
  • Medical technology
  • Patient care

Background:

  • Home nutritional support, including home parenteral nutrition (HPN) and home enteral nutrition (HEN), transitioned from hospital to home settings, accelerating in the mid-1980s.
  • The field has experienced continuous growth, marked by industry consolidation and evolving patient demographics, with a notable increase in elderly recipients.
  • Advancements in access devices, infusion systems, nutritional products, and scheduling have enhanced patient adaptation and reduced lifestyle disruption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the evolution of home nutritional support (HPN and HEN) over time.
  • To identify demographic shifts and technological advancements in home nutritional care.
  • To understand patient adaptation challenges and the role of nursing in home nutritional support.

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Main Methods:

  • The study reviews historical trends and developments in high-tech home care, specifically focusing on HPN and HEN.
  • Analysis includes changes in patient populations, technology, and service delivery models.
  • Patient-reported outcomes and nursing roles are considered.

Main Results:

  • The HPN and HEN populations have grown and diversified, with a significant rise in elderly patients.
  • Technological innovations in access devices, infusion systems, and nutritional products have been implemented.
  • While adaptation has eased, patients continue to report concerns regarding finances, respite care, and symptom management.

Conclusions:

  • Home nutritional support has become more accessible and less disruptive, but patient challenges persist.
  • Nursing plays a crucial role in preparing patients and providing high-quality home care.
  • Further nursing research is needed to optimize safe, cost-effective, and high-quality home nutritional support.