Aspects related to enteral nutrition with food at home: an integrative literature review
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Enteral nutrition. Food. Food Intake.Abstract
Introduction: The use of enteral nutrition (EN) has increased significantly, especially in home environments. Although promising, the application of food-based nutritional preparations raises concerns among nutrition professionals regarding safety and efficacy, thus impacting prescription. Objective: To identify the main factors influencing the prescription of home enteral nutrition (HEN) with food-based preparations. Method: An integrative literature review was carried out using the descriptors "Enteral Nutrition", "Enteral Feeding", "Formulated Foods", "Home", "Home Care", and "Home Patient", in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. The databases consulted were PubMed, Virtual Health Library, ScienceDirect, and SciELO. Two researchers selected the studies following previously established eligibility criteria, and the studies selected were organized in an extraction table for analysis. Results: Of the 81 articles identified, six were included in the final analysis. The studies addressed three main aspects: nutritional and energy, microbiological, and socioeconomic. The food-based preparations showed variation in the composition of micronutrients and macronutrients, allowing adaptations to different health conditions. Both food preparations and industrialized formulas presented microbiological risks, requiring care in home management. The food preparations were economically advantageous and could be adjusted according to seasonality and the financial reality of the families. Conclusion: The prescription of HEN with food is influenced by nutritional, microbiological, and socioeconomic factors, which should ensure the efficacy and safety of home treatment.
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