JOURNAL ARTICLE

Assessing health professionals' knowledge and confidence associated with the use of parenteral nutrition.

  • Published In: British Journal of Nursing, 2026, v. 35, n. 8. P. S16 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ackers, Sarah 3 of 3

Abstract

Parenteral nutrition (PN) is the provision of nutrients and fluid by an intravenous route via a peripheral or central line, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract. It is used when the gut is non-functional or inaccessible or when there is inadequate oral/enteral nutritional intake. Use of PN is increasing with about 2500 patients in England receiving home PN on a long-term or permanent basis each year, and significantly more receiving PN on a short-term basis in the hospital setting. This article provides a short overview of the use of PN and explores current levels of knowledge and confidence among health professionals based on a recent survey. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:British Journal of Nursing. 2026/04, Vol. 35, Issue 8, pS16
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0966-0461
  • DOI:10.12968/bjon.2026.0138
  • Accession Number:193061058
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