Acute impact of home parenteral nutrition in patients with late-stage cancer on family caregivers: preliminary data

ConclusionThis preliminary investigation shows that home parenteral nutrition does not exacerbate the level of strain on caregivers involved in surveillance of such a supportive intervention. It is possible that the perception of an active contribution to the benefit of patients, who maintained unchanged their nutritional status and quality of life, could gratify caregivers despite the objective burden in the constant supervision of administering Parenteral Nutrition.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research