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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Home Enteral Nutrition
Author(s) -
Klein Gloria L.,
Rogers Joanne Z.,
Friedmann Janet,
Jensen Gordon L.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
nutrition in clinical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.725
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1941-2452
pISSN - 0884-5336
DOI - 10.1177/088453369801300402
Subject(s) - medicine , parenteral nutrition , multidisciplinary team , multidisciplinary approach , enteral administration , feeding tube , home health , intensive care medicine , nursing , regimen , intestinal failure , health care , surgery , social science , sociology , economics , economic growth
Identifying patients who may benefit from home enteral nutrition support, managing the tube feeding regimen, and coordinating patient follow‐up present unique challenges and opportunities for the health care team. The Geisinger Clinic of the Penn State Geisinger Health System, Danville, Pennsylvania, assembled a multidisciplinary team comprising a dietitian, a nurse, a social worker, and a physician to address the concerns of patients receiving home enteral nutrition. A coordinated effort among the patient, caregivers, and health care team is essential for the successful discharge and management of home enteral nutrition patients.