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Document of standardization of enteral nutrition access in adults

Lorena Arribas1, Laura Frías2, Gloria Creus3

  • 1Grupo de estandarización y protocolos. Sociedad Española de Nutrición Parenteral y Enteral (SENPE). Unidad Funcional de Nutrición Clínica. Institut Català d'Oncologia. L'Hospitalet de Llobregat. Barcelona. España.. mcuerda.hgugm@salud.madrid.org.

Nutricion Hospitalaria
|August 20, 2014
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This study presents new guidelines for enteral access in adult patients, building on previous pediatric recommendations. The goal is to standardize clinical practice and enhance the quality of care for enteral nutrition support.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • The Spanish Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (SENPE) previously established guidelines for pediatric enteral access in 2011.
  • A need was identified to develop similar guidelines for adult patients to ensure consistent clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create a consensus document for enteral access in adult patients.
  • To homogenize clinical practice and improve the quality of care for enteral nutrition support in adults.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review was conducted to gather scientific evidence.
  • Evidence was classified using the Agency for Health-care Research and Quality (AHRQ) criteria (Grades A, B, C).
  • The document was developed by a multidisciplinary working group and reviewed by external experts.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive document on enteral access for adult nutritional support has been developed.
  • Guidelines aim to standardize procedures and improve patient outcomes.
  • The document incorporates evidence-based recommendations.

Conclusions:

  • The new guidelines provide a standardized approach to enteral access for adult patients.
  • Implementation is expected to enhance the quality of nutritional support.
  • The document has been endorsed by SENPE committees.

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