BACKGROUND _ AIM: The benefit of @entity3147 ( @entity3147 ) to advanced @entity5 @entity1 is often debated and an evidence-base for parenteral nutrition (PN) in palliative care is lacking. The aim of this study is to investigate the experiences of @entity3147 from the perspective of advanced @entity5 @entity1 and their family members. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 advanced @entity5 @entity1 with experience of @entity3147 and 11 family members. The qualitative data was analyzed inductively using constant comparison. RESULTS: The most salient positive feature of @entity3147 was a sense of relief and security that nutritional needs were met. This was said to have a direct and positive effect on quality of life and on body weight, level of energy, strength, and activity. Positive statements about @entity3147 were often coupled to the benefits of being enrolled in advanced home care. The most salient negative effect of @entity3147 described was related to restrictions in family life and social contacts for the whole family. However, benefits of the @entity3147 treatment were generally said to outweigh negative aspects. CONCLUSION: This study indicates that the interviewed @entity5 @entity1 and their family members experienced physical, social and psychological benefits from @entity3147 treatment.

Home parenteral nutrition: a qualitative interview study of the experiences of advanced @entity5 XXXX and their families.

@entity5 :: ('MESH:D009369', 'Disease') :: ['cancer'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity3147 :: ('MESH:D044342', 'Disease') :: ['HPN', 'home parenteral nutrition']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['patients']
