Table 1.
Items description
| Wording of part a | |
|---|---|
| Item 1 | I keep my habitual mealtimes because of HEN (e.g. breakfast, lunch, and dinner) |
| Item 2 | I can adjust HEN to unexpected events (e.g. leaving the house suddenly, an unscheduled visit). |
| Item 3 | I can feed myself with HEN and I do not have to be hospitalized for that. |
| Item 4 | I am forced to spend most of the day sitting or lying down for food because of HEN. |
| Item 5 | HEN suits my preferences (e.g. smell, temperature, and flavor). |
| Item 6 | I find HEN products suit my other health problems (e.g. products without sugar because I am diabetic, without salt because I am hypertensive). |
| Item 7 | Since I receive HEN, I move more easily; I feel more agile. |
| Item 8 | HEN damages my skin (e.g. dryness, irritation, infection). |
| Item 9 | HEN lets me eat away from home. |
| Item 10 | Since receiving HEN, I need more help with my personal hygiene (e.g. showering, dressing). |
| Item 11 | HEN lets me keep doing housework (e.g. cooking, ironing, cleaning). |
| Item 12 | HEN lets me enjoy my hobbies. |
| Item 13 | HEN hinders having sex. |
| Item 14 | Since receiving HEN, I have problems to travel several days. |
| Item 15 | After some time receiving HEN, I can think about going back to work. |
| Item 16 | HEN lets me go out with my friends. |
| Item 17 | Since receiving HEN, I have stopped going to family celebrations (e.g. weddings, birthdays). |
| Item 18 | HEN prevents me from sleeping well. |
| Item 19 | I have a good appetite because of HEN. |
| Item 20 | Since receiving HEN, I fend for myself; I can do more things without help. |
| Item 21 | Since receiving HEN, my physical appearance is improving (e.g. I look healthier). |
| Item 22 | I worry that my body is adapting to HEN and I will not be able to feeding as before. |
| Item 23 | I miss chewing and tasting food because of HEN. |
| Item 24 | Since receiving HEN, I find it a sacrifice to prepare food for others. |
| Item 25 | I need help to eat because I cannot do it alone with HEN. |
| Item 26 | My food preparation is simpler because of HEN. |
| Item 27 | I have physical discomfort because of HEN (e.g. bloating, heartburn, dry mouth, regurgitation). |
| Item 28 | Getting HEN products is simple (i. e. they are available in pharmacies and I can easily get the preparation). |
| Item 29 | I find it unpleasant to eat with other people because of HEN. |
| Item 30 | HEN lets me eat with my family. |
| Item 31 | I limit activities with my friends to those that are not food-related because of HEN. |
| Item 32 | I sense that others feel bad about me because of HEN. |
| Item 33 | Since receiving HEN, my family is more worried about my health. |
| Item 34 | Since receiving HEN, my family watches over my food. |
| Item 35 | Since receiving HEN, I have to explain how I feed. |
| Item 36 | Receiving HEN causes me an added problem. |
| Item 37 | Since receiving HEN, I feel stronger and more energetic. |
| Item 38 | Since receiving HEN, I am more worried about my health. |
| Item 39 | Since receiving HEN, I feel sad. |
| Item 40 | I would change the HEN administration route (e.g. From nasogastric tube to oral administration). |
| Item 41 | I trust I am well-nourished because of HEN. |
| Item 42 | I have gained weight because of HEN. |
| Item 43 | I have adapted to receiving HEN. |