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. 2022 Jan 20;11(1):9–19. doi: 10.7762/cnr.2022.11.1.9

Table 2. Detailed questions regarding the provision of enteral formulas.

Division Values
The most commonly used products
Balanced nutritional formulas (with fiber) 61 (33.3)
Diabetic products 45 (24.6)
Balanced nutritional formulas (without fiber) 21 (11.5)
Calorie dense products (1.5kcal/ml) 19 (10.4)
Products for kidney patients 17 (9.3)
RTH products 15 (8.2)
Etc. 5 (2.7)
The most important consideration when providing the formula
Doctor's prescription protocol 39 (57.4)
Conventionally used product in the hospital 24 (35.3)
Product previously used by patients 2 (2.9)
Most suited Products for patients among various products 2 (2.9)
Etc. 1 (1.5)
The first nutritional factor to check when selecting a product
Calorie 44 (64.7)
Protein 18 (26.5)
Fiber 2 (2.9)
Micronutrient (minerals and vitamin) 1 (1.5)
Taste, flavor 1 (1.5)
Etc. 1 (1.5)
The method for determining the nutrition requirements
Doctor's prescription 55 (80.9)
Using the calculation formula such as height, weight, etc. 9 (13.2)
Decision of the nutrition support team 2 (2.9)
Automated calculation developed by the hospital 1 (1.5)
Etc. 1 (1.5)
Methods of obtaining answers in case of questions
Inquiring nurses 27 (39.7)
Contacting Manufacturer 20 (29.4)
Nutrition Team Self Discussions 16 (23.5)
Consulting with the Nutrition Support Team 3 (4.4)
Inquiring doctors 1 (1.5)
Inquiring pharmacists 1 (1.5)
Common problems when using the products
Diarrhea 64 (35.6)
Dyspepsia 27 (15.0)
Vomiting 22 (12.2)
Electrolyte imbalance 15 (8.3)
Constipation 14 (7.8)
Lack of product diversity 13 (7.2)
Abdominal distention 11 (6.1)
Aspiration 8 (4.4)
Hyperglycemia 5 (2.8)

Values are presented as number (%).