Identifying patients with benign chronic intestinal failure on home parenteral nutrition in whom a psychological support intervention may improve quality of life.
Clinical nutrition ESPEN April 1, 2021 Judith Beurskens-Meijerink, Getty Huisman-de Waal, Geert Wanten
Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) is the ultimate treatment for patients who suffering from chronic intestinal failure (CIF). We tested the feasibility and effects of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in patients on HPN. Because of the high dropout rate, however, we were next urged to develop and test a web-based coaching program (web-based MBCT). The aim of the present study was to...