Tag: Patient quality of life

For many years, clinicians have observed that patients on thickened liquid diets often suffer from dehydration due to dislike and non-compliance. The FreeWater Protocol was developed as a potential solution, allowing qualifying patients to drink unthickened water between meals, as much as they want, provided strict guidelines are followed.

According to a study published in the *American Journal of Clinical Nutrition*, cyclic nocturnal total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is generally well-tolerated and offers significant lifestyle benefits for patients. This practice of administering TPN at night is a strategic medical decision designed to improve a patient's quality of life and reduce complications associated with continuous infusion.

According to a study published by Hoist-Medical, home enteral nutrition has been shown to improve the quality of life for many patients by allowing them to avoid prolonged hospital stays. This makes the answer to the question, "Can a person with a feeding tube live at home?" a resounding yes, provided they have the right support, training, and equipment.