Patients' preference regarding portable pumps.

The growing number of home parenteral nutrition patients has encouraged the development of portable infusion pumps. The authors found that the individual who meets the criteria for home therapy is also the same individual who welcomes independence. The portable pump further enabled these individuals, who have already undergone a major lifestyle change, to achieve the desired independence. Twenty-three home parenteral nutrition patients were surveyed regarding pump satisfaction and operation. The distinct psychological advantage provided was the final motivating factor.