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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Effect of commercial formulas over kitchen formulas in enteral feeding-A pilot study
Authors
Pallavi R, Veena B M, Syeda Farha S
Abstract
Background and objective: Enteral feeding are a method of feeding a patient who is hospitalized for various clinical conditions. Enteral feeding is done by inserting a tube from the nose into the stomach via the esophagus. The main aim of the study is to check the efficacy of enteral feeding on medical inpatients and to study whether the enteral feeds can meet the required nutrient contents of the patient. Materials and method: A hospital-based study was conducted for three months (14 March 2022 to 14 June 2022), where 34 subjects both men and women who were on enteral feeding were selected. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to elicit the data on anthropometry measurements. The Problem Oriented Medical Record (POMR) file was used to collect the biochemical and clinical data. BMI was calculated before and after the feed and was compared to check the patient’s efficacy. Result and conclusion: In the current study commercial feeds were used more frequently than kitchen feeds. The commercial enteral feed was effective for 75% of subjects in meeting the nutrient requirement of subjects. The length of stay in the hospital was better among patients on commercial feeds compared to kitchen feeds.
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Pallavi R, Veena B M, Syeda Farha S "Effect of commercial formulas over kitchen formulas in enteral feeding-A pilot study". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 1-4
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