When a patient is discharged from the hospital, it’s often viewed as a major milestone in a patient’s recovery journey. However, for many individuals living with chronic illness, gastrointestinal disorders, or other complex medical conditions, discharge is the beginning of a new phase of care that often takes place in the patient’s home.
Patients living with certain conditions may be unable to receive all or some of their nutrition orally and instead rely on home nutrition support to consume the nutrients they need. Depending on the clinical requirements, the support may come from enteral nutrition (EN), which utilizes the gastrointestinal tract when it is functional and able to absorb nutrients, and parenteral nutrition (PN) which delivers nutrients intravenously when nutritional needs cannot be met through the digestive system. In some cases, patients may transition between nutrition modalities over the course of treatment and recovery or use both simultaneously.
Regardless of therapy, nutrition support becomes part of these patients’ daily life, and this transition from hospital to home based care can be one of the most vulnerable points in their care journey.
While healthcare professionals focus on meeting nutritional requirements and clinical goals, patients and caregivers often think about things like how to maintain independence, while also being asked to manage complex therapies while adapting to new routines.
Fortunately, modern nutrition support solutions are designed with mobility, portability, and ease of use in mind, enabling many patients to participate in everyday activities while maintaining their prescribed therapy. Healthcare organizations are also increasingly recognizing that successful transitions depend on providing patients with the resources needed to sustain care at home. This evolution reflects a broader shift toward patient-centered care, where treatment plans are designed not only around clinical outcomes but also around supporting independence and overall quality of life. As more care moves beyond the walls of the hospital, collaboration among clinicians, caregivers, and healthcare partners will play an increasingly important role in supporting these positive outcomes.
At Moog, we understand that every nutrition journey is unique. Through our Infinity enteral feeding pumps and CURLIN infusion pumps, we support healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers across a broad spectrum of home nutrition needs. More importantly, we remain committed to helping advance patient-centered technologies that make home-based care more manageable, accessible, and empowering those who depend on it every day.
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Cory Orme
Cory Orme is a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Moog Medical, specializing in go-to-market strategy, product positioning, and data-driven marketing for healthcare solutions. He holds a Marketing degree from Weber State University and is passionate about aligning customer and patient needs with our products. Cory in his free time enjoys watching/playing soccer and ultimate frisbee.
Ryan O'Reilly
Ryan O'Reilly is the Product Marketing Manager for Moog's IV Infusion business. Ryan received his BS in Strategic Communications from the University of Utah in 2014 and his MBA from Westminster College in 2021. Ryan has worked in various industries including med device, healthcare, and software. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys reading and cheering on the Utah Jazz.
