A scoping review of best practices in home enteral tube feeding.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To review the experiences of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and service users on the provision and receipt of home enteral nutrition (HEN) in primary care settings, respectively.

Backgrounds

HEN supports the nutritional needs of service users in primary care settings who are unable to meet their nutritional requirements through oral intake alone. While HEN supports service users to remain in their home, the provision of HEN services can be variable. The prevalence of HEN is increasing as health systems shift delivery of care from acute to primary care settings, and therefore the evolving needs of HCPs and service users in relation to HEN deserve exploration.

Methods

Quantitative and qualitative studies were included if they described (1) practices that support b

SUBMITTER: Byrnes C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9381166 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature