Home Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Feeding: Difficulties and Needs of Caregivers, Qualitative Study. Issue 3 (30th May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sezer, Rana Elcin; Ozdemir Koken, Zeliha; Senol Celik, Sevilay
• Is Part Of: JPEN, Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition. Volume 44:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 525
• Page End: 533
• Publication Date: 2019-05-30
• Subjects: care -- caregivers -- enteral nutrition -- gastrostomy -- qualitative research; Parenteral feeding -- Periodicals; Enteral feeding -- Periodicals; 615.85484
• DOI: 10.1002/jpen.1612
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0148-6071

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) may cause complications when adequate and appropriate care is not provided. To avoid these complications, caregivers' experiences and practices must be considered. Methods: This study used the phenomenological qualitative research method. Twenty‐one caregivers underwent in‐depth interviews and were observed for PEG practices. Interview and observational data were analyzed using content analysis. Results: This study revealed 8 themes and 24 subthemes under 3 categories of PEG management, social‐emotional change of the caregivers, and expectations, and it was observed that caregivers made errors in stoma care, tube feeding, and medication administration through the PEG tube. Conclusion: Results indicated that comprehensive and practical discharge training, and home care and counseling services should be provided to effectively address the challenges faced by caregivers of patients with PEG.