Parenteral Nutrition in Advanced Cancer: The Healthcare Providers' Perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The evidence base for parenteral nutrition (PN) in advanced cancer patients is limited. We studied healthcare providers' (HCPs') experiences with PN in cancer patients, focusing on perceived treatment benefits and challenges.

Methods

An 18-item online survey was emailed to HCPs attending one of three regional palliative care seminars held within a 6-month period. The survey included single-response items, multiple-response items, and free text boxes concerning PN. Descriptive statistics and qualitative thematic content analysis were applied.

Results

One hundred and two seminar participants completed the survey. Ninety-three percent were female, 86% were nurses/oncological nurses, and 80% worked in primary care. Respondents reported a well-functioning coll

SUBMITTER: Balstad TR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9098702 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature