The psychological aspects of artificial nutritional support.
Patients receiving artificial nutritional support are subject to ongoing psychological stress. They are often physically ill, are required to follow a rigid dietary regime and, by necessity, are involved in an ongoing relationship with members of the treating team. This paper presents examples of the clinical problems and discusses the role of the psychiatrist as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
D000328:Adult; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001315:Australia; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology*; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006701:Home Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011570:Psychiatry; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology
D000928:Antidepressive Agents