A telephone support program for patients with home enteral nutrition contributes to nutrition status and quality of life maintenance and reduces health resource use
Abstract:Background
Appropriate patient/caregiver training and continuity of care after hospital discharge are key factors for the success of home enteral nutrition (HEN). This study aims to assess the effects of a specific patient support program (PSP) on the nutrition status, health‐related quality of life (HRQoL), and healthcare resource utilization and associated costs of patients with HEN.
Methods
Observational study of adult patients with HEN enrolled in a PSP. Sociodemographic variables (baseline), HRQoL (NutriQ… Show more
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