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Psychological aspects of long-term home hyperalimentation
JPEN. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
|November 1, 1980
Summary
Psychological support is crucial for patients on home intravenous hyperalimentation (HIVH). Coping mechanisms and stress reactions vary, impacting overall well-being and requiring dedicated attention from healthcare teams.
Area of Science:
- Medical Psychology
- Gastroenterology
- Home Healthcare
Background:
- Patients on long-term ambulatory home intravenous hyperalimentation (HIVH) face unique psychological challenges.
- Coping with oral deprivation, equipment risks, and public perception is a significant stressor.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the psychological impact of long-term HIVH on patients.
- To understand the coping mechanisms and stress factors associated with HIVH therapy.
- To highlight the need for comprehensive psychological and social support.
Main Methods:
- Psychological evaluation of ten patients undergoing long-term HIVH.
- Assessment of patient and family stress reactions and coping strategies.
Main Results:
- Patient acceptance and coping with HIVH varied, with some experiencing intense fear and others indifference.
- Prognosis and prospects for gastrointestinal function recovery were key stress indicators.
- Family support significantly influenced patient well-being.
Conclusions:
- A new spectrum of psychological and social problems challenges HIVH teams.
- Recognizing, preventing, and treating these issues is imperative for holistic patient care.
- Dedicated psychological support is as vital as nutritional management in HIVH therapy.