Publications by authors named "Mercedes Cervera-Peris"
Background: Parenteral nutrition (PN) is associated with material and manpower costs and requires preparation time. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost of PN using multichamber bags (MCBs) compared with hospital-compounded bags (COBs). The secondary aim of this study was to assess and compare preparation time and errors related to the production and preparation processes of PN bags.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Any system applied to the control of parenteral nutrition (PN) ought to prove that the process meets the established requirements and include a repository of records to allow evaluation of the information about PN processes at any time.
Objective: The goal of the research was to evaluate the mobile health (mHealth) app and validate its effectiveness in monitoring the management of the PN process.
Methods: We studied the evaluation and validation of the general process of PN using an mHealth app.
Background: Malnutrition is a frequent medical problem of cancer patients that negatively impacts their quality of life.
Objective: To analyze and respond to different issues related to the nutritional management of cancer patients in the clinical setting.
Methods: A multidisciplinary group of experts in Medical Oncology, Pharmacy, and Nutrition developed a list of topics related to the nutritional status of cancer patients, which were grouped into three blocks: Nutritional support; Parenteral nutrition (PN); and Home PN (HPN) in cancer patients.
Objective: to develop the traceability control and the hazard analysis in the processes of parenteral nutrients (PN).
Method: a standardized graphical notation was generated, describing in detail each of the stages in the overall process. The presence of hazards was analysed by sequencing decisions.