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  • Clinical guidelines alone do not fully dictate healthcare professionals' (HCPs) decisions regarding parenteral nutrition (PN).
  • Numerous factors beyond established protocols influence HCPs' choices in advanced cancer care.
  • Understanding these influences is key to improving PN delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and identify factors impacting HCP decision-making for PN in advanced cancer patients.
  • To synthesize current evidence on the multifaceted influences on PN prescription and management.
  • To inform strategies for better patient outcomes in advanced cancer requiring nutritional support.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search across multiple databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, etc.) up to May 2023.
  • Systematic screening and quality appraisal by independent reviewers.
  • Inclusion of 5 eligible papers (3 surveys, 2 qualitative studies) published 2020-2023.

Main Results:

  • Six key themes emerged: clinical indications, quality of life, hope, multidisciplinary team (MDT) input, home PN barriers, and family influence.
  • Performance status is a significant factor for home PN suitability.
  • Barriers include unclear indications, colleague objections, lack of expertise, and poor communication.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced collaboration and communication among acute, intestinal failure (IF) centers, and community services are vital for PN decision-making.
  • HCPs must set realistic patient expectations.
  • Communication strategies should respect patient values and cultural backgrounds.