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Attitudes and expectations of patients on home parenteral nutrition towards eHealth: A multicenter survey.
Journal Paper/Review - Sep 29, 2022
Schönenberger Katja A, Reber Emilie, Vu Duy-Tan, Krieger-Grübel Claudia, Gerber Philipp A, Muri Raphaela, Huwiler Valentina V, Mühlebach Stefan, Leuenberger Michèle, Stanga Zeno
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Advances in technology enable patients on home parenteral nutrition (HPN) to manage their treatment more independently and safely. eHealth is a promising application of electronic means in healthcare, aimed at improving and simplifying processes and connecting the different parties involved. A thorough understanding of the attitudes and expectations of patients on HPN towards eHealth is a prerequisite for a successful implementation. However, to the best of our knowledge, such a survey preceding the implementation of HPN specific eHealth care has never been conducted. The objective of this preliminary survey is the acquisition of insights on the attitudes and expectations of patients on HPN towards eHealth. Resulting findings then serve as the basis for the design of an eHealth platform to facilitate communication among those involved in HPN care, improve the HPN management, and safeguard and monitor the treatment.