Quality of life and lived experience of patients with short bowel syndrome treated with teduglutide and weaning off home parenteral nutrition: a qualitative analysis of patient diaries
This study provides valuable insights into the lived experiences and coping strategies of patients with SBS prescribed teduglutide to wean off PN. The findings underscore the importance of healthcare teams understanding these everyday challenges to facilitate shared decision-making and tailor care plans. Further research is needed to explore the long-term impact of teduglutide on QOL, including the validation of tools to screen for fatigue-related emotional distress and the development of targeted interventions to support patients during the weaning process.
Authors
- Brian Jurewitsch
- Caroline Manami Okamoto
- Catherine Peters
Institutions
- St. Michael's Hospital (CA)
- University of Alberta (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2025-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgast-2025-001818
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.36