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Guidelines for planning home enteral feedings
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Home tube feeding is a safe and effective way to ensure patients receive adequate nutrition when they cannot eat orally. This approach supports patients and families, improving quality of life and reducing healthcare expenses.
Area of Science:
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Home Healthcare
- Patient Care Management
Background:
- Oral intake is often inadequate or impossible for certain patient populations.
- Maintaining optimal nutriture is crucial for patient recovery and well-being.
- Transitioning patients requiring nutritional support from hospital to home necessitates careful planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the viability and benefits of home tube feeding.
- To identify key components for successful home enteral nutrition programs.
- To assess the impact of home tube feeding on patient quality of life and healthcare costs.
Main Methods:
- Instruction of patients and caretakers in formula preparation and feeding administration.
- Coordination with hospital support systems, including insurance, medical suppliers, and public health nurses.
- Assessment of patient outcomes, family unit disruption, quality of life, and healthcare costs.
Main Results:
- Home tube feeding is a viable option for maintaining adequate nutrition.
- Patients and caretakers can be effectively trained in home feeding techniques.
- Support systems facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home care.
- Home tube feeding leads to improved quality of life and reduced healthcare costs.
Conclusions:
- Home tube feeding is a beneficial alternative for patients requiring enteral nutrition without acute medical care.
- This approach supports a less disrupted family unit and enhances patient well-being.
- Implementing home tube feeding can significantly diminish overall healthcare costs.