J Clin Nutr.  2016 Aug;8(2):38-44. 10.15747/jcn.2016.8.2.38.

Survey on the State of Nutrition Support Team (NST) Activity: Comparison of the Questionnaire Survey 2016 vs. 2005 and the State of NST Activity since the Introduction of the Medical Insurance Fee

• Cho JY
• Kim JT
• Kim SL
• Korean Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Working Group
• Nutrition Support Pharmacy Committee of Korean Society of Health-System Pharmacists

• KMID: 2351013
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.15747/jcn.2016.8.2.38

Abstract

The Korean Society of Health-System Pharmacists (KSHP) and Korean Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (KSPEN) jointly performed a nation-wide questionnaire survey on the current state of Nutrition Support Team (NST) activity from March to May of 2016. The aim of the survey was to suggest ways to develop NST as well as to improve the relationship between the KSHP and KSPEN. Compared to the results of the 2005 survey, some progress was made in the activity of NST over the last decade. Not only was the activity of NST settled, but quantitative and qualitative growth was also achieved by activating rounds and regular meeting. On the other hand, the ratio of hospitals providing home care services has decreased. Therefore, further effort is needed for their revitalization.

Keyword

Korean Society of Health-System Pharmacists; Korean Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition; Nutrition Support Team; Surveys and questionnaires

MeSH Terms

Enteral Nutrition
Fees and Charges*
Hand
Home Care Services
Humans
Insurance*
Pharmacists
Surveys and Questionnaires