Opinions of South African dietitians on fistuloclysis as a treatment option for intestinal failure patients

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dc.contributor.authorDu Toit, Anna-Lenaen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorBoutall, Adam B. T.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorBlaauw, Reneeen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2019-11-11T07:51:30Z
dc.date.available2019-11-11T07:51:30Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.descriptionCITATION: Du Toit, A. L., Boutall, A. B. T. & Blaauw, R. 2018. Opinions of South African dietitians on fistuloclysis as a treatment option for intestinal failure patients. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 31(2):29–34, doi:10.1080/16070658.2017.1345430.
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.sajcn.co.za
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Intestinal failure is the consequence of diverse aetiologies and pathophysiological causes. Fistuloclysis is an effective means of nutritional support to selected intestinal failure patients. This study aimed to investigate the management of adult intestinal failure patients in hospitals in South Africa, determining how practical and acceptable fistuloclysis is. Methods: The current management of type 2 and type 3 intestinal failure patients in South African hospitals was investigated by means of occupation-specific questionnaires, evaluating perceptions and opinions among dietitians. Results: Twenty-seven dietitians indicated willingness to participate in the survey, the majority (67%) having been involved with patient management in this field for one to five years. All indicated correctly that high fistula outputs would be defined as intestinal failure. Only 47% gave the correct definition of fistuloclysis, while 28% were currently utilising it as a means of nutrition support. All respondents agreed that unsuccessful implementation of fistuloclysis was due to training shortfalls and resistance from clinicians and nursing staff. Conclusion: There is a positive perception and awareness of fistuloclysis; however, numerous stumbling blocks hamper the wider use of this novel treatment.en_ZA
dc.description.urihttp://www.sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/1215
dc.description.versionPublisher's version
dc.format.extent6 pages
dc.identifier.citationDu Toit, A. L., Boutall, A. B. T. & Blaauw, R. 2018. Opinions of South African dietitians on fistuloclysis as a treatment option for intestinal failure patients. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 31(2):29–34, doi:10.1080/16070658.2017.1345430
dc.identifier.issn2221-1268 (online)
dc.identifier.issn1607-0658 (print)
dc.identifier.otherdoi:10.1080/16070658.2017.1345430
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/106823
dc.language.isoen_ZAen_ZA
dc.publisherMedPharm Publications
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyright
dc.subjectFistuloclysisen_ZA
dc.subjectIntestinal failure patients -- Treatmenten_ZA
dc.subjectParenteral feedingen_ZA
dc.subjectFistula, Intestinalen_ZA
dc.titleOpinions of South African dietitians on fistuloclysis as a treatment option for intestinal failure patientsen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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