Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: A Phase 4, single center, prospective, randomized, parallel group design clinical trial was conducted to evaluate long-term safety of peripheral parenteral nutrition in post-acute patients receiving inadequate enteral nutrition. Nutritional status was measured by the Mini-Nutritional Assessment and functional status by the Functional Inventory Measure. Subjects received a mean duration for peripheral parenteral nutrition of 15.8 +/- 6.7 days (range 8-23). RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that peripheral parenteral nutrition can be safely administered in post-acute settings with a low rate of complications.
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Authors | D R Thomas, C D Zdrodowski, M-M Wilson, K C Conright, M Diebold, J E Morley |
Journal | The journal of nutrition, health & aging
(J Nutr Health Aging)
2005 Sep-Oct
Vol. 9
Issue 5
Pg. 321-5
ISSN: 1279-7707 [Print] France |
PMID | 16222404
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Phase IV, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Topics |
- Aged, 80 and over
- Blood Chemical Analysis
- Female
- Geriatric Assessment
- Hospitalization
- Humans
- Male
- Nutrition Assessment
- Nutrition Disorders
(blood, prevention & control, therapy)
- Nutritional Requirements
- Nutritional Status
- Parenteral Nutrition
(adverse effects)
- Prospective Studies
- Safety
- Time Factors
- Treatment Outcome
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