ESWISSHPN: EHEALTH PLATFORM FOR PATIENTS ON HOME PARENTERAL NUTRITION

Introduction eHealth denotes the use of electronic tools in healthcare to improve processes and connect patients and health care personnel. We are developing an eHealth platform for patients on home parenteral nutrition (HPN), including video consultations, instructions (e.g. for patient education), and patient support groups. In addition, this platform will serve as a central repository for all treatment-related data for patients and medical staff involved in their care. Objectives The primary objective is to improve HPN patients’ quality of life by increasing patient satisfaction, autonomy, and confidence. Sec…