title: Home parenteral nutrition: effect of patients' lifestyle.
abstract: The effect of home parenteral nutrition (HPN) on the lifestyle and employment of 30 patients was assessed by a standard questionnaire. Details of the parenteral nutrition and infusion routines, general health, involvement in treatment and the role of the HPN clinic were also investigated. HPN was found to have a major effect on employment prospects and leisure activities. All patients wanted to know more about their nutritional requirements, their assessment and their needs.
authors.affiliation: University of Manchester, Department of Pharmacy, Hope Hospital, Eccles Old Road, Salford, UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Malone