Bram P Raphael, Maria Jorina, Mary Gallotto, Glendalis Grullon, Meghan Dalton, Melissa Takvorian-Bené, Christina Tascione, Carolyn Rosa, Jennifer McClelland, Megan Gray, Alexis K Potemkin, Courtney Glavin, Kathleen M Gura, Margaret K Murphy, Kierrah Leger, Judith Mahoney, Jessica Kerr, Al Ozonoff, Christopher P Duggan
BACKGROUND: Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) is a life-sustaining therapy for short bowel syndrome (SBS) and other severe digestive diseases, but complications are common. We evaluated a predischarge HPN hands-on training course to reduce complications in children with SBS, including hospital readmissions. METHODS: We conducted a prospective, nonrandomized controlled research study between April 1, 2014, and April 30, 2017. Eligible participants were children aged <18 years old with SBS and anticipated HPN dependence duration ≥6 months...
March 30, 2018: JPEN. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition