Management of Intestinal Failure in Europe
Author Information
Author(s): Michael Staun, Xavier Hebuterne, Jon Shaffer, Kent V Haderslev, Frederico Bozzetti, Marek Pertkiewicz, Ann Micklewright, Jose Moreno, Paul Thul, Loris Pironi
Hypothesis
How are patients with intestinal failure managed in specialized European centers?
Conclusion
The study provides information about how patients with intestinal failure are managed across Europe and indicates that treatment practices vary between countries.
Supporting Evidence
- 17 centers in 6 European countries completed the questionnaire.
- The total number of patients on home parenteral nutrition (HPN) in all centers was 590.
- The study found that treatment practices for intestinal failure vary significantly between countries.
Takeaway
This study looked at how doctors in Europe take care of patients who can't eat normally. It found that different countries have different ways of helping these patients.
Methodology
A questionnaire was circulated in 7 European countries to gather information about the management of patients with intestinal failure.
Potential Biases
Centers with known expertise may not have been asked to participate or may not have responded.
Limitations
The study may not represent all centers as those with known expertise may not have participated.
Participant Demographics
Patients referred with intestinal failure from 17 centers across 6 European countries.
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