A Pilot Feasibility Study of Nutritional Outcomes in Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients Comparing Enteral Nutrition Versus Parenteral Nutrition
This study will highlight that Enteral Nutrition (EN) is as effective in nutritionally supporting as Parenteral Nutrition (PN) in this group of patients undergoing an autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT). The rationale of this study is to compare nutritional, medical, cost and Quality of Life (QOL) outcomes in patients receiving either EN or PN nutritional support in patients. The main outcomes are to examine are nutritional status, medical complications, cost and QOL before and after AHSCT.
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