Nutritional and Microbiological Aspects of the Formulations and the Impact of Home Enteral Nutrition Therapy Use on Patients' Quality of Life.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Home Enteral Nutrition Therapy (HENT) is widely used for patients with preserved gastrointestinal function who cannot maintain adequate oral intake. It can be administered through commercial formulas (CF) or artisanal preparation (AP). Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive, observational study with a quantitative and qualitative approach, conducted through semi-structured interviews by the researcher herself. Patients using HENT were evaluated for nutritional status using a 24 h dietary recall, and their quality of life was assessed using a questionnaire administered during an interview with the patient and/or caregiver. Microbial characteristics of the diets were evaluated by collecting samples and performing microbiological analyses accordi

SUBMITTER: Almeida GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12922074 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature