Roux-en-Y jejunostomy in gastroparesis: Insight into patient perspectives and outcomes

Table 3 Quality of life domains - improvements and ongoing challenges

Specific domains
Improvements
Social functioning	Reduce visibility of the feeding tube
	Increased confidence in public settings
	Better ability to participate in social activities
Work/study	Improved attendance
	Better concentration
	Reduced interruptions for tube management
Physical wellbeing	Better symptom control
	Improved energy levels
	Weight stabilization
Independence	Easier self-care
	Greater mobility
	Reduced hospital visits
Ongoing challenges
Physical activity	Exercise limitations due to tube position concerns about tube displacement during activity
	Travel considerations
Social life	Concerns about body image
	Managing feeding schedule around social activities
Work/study	Managing feeding schedules at work/class
	Finding private spaces for tube care
	Explaining medical needs to employers/educational institution
Sleep	Finding comfortable sleeping positions
	Managing overnight feeds
	Concern about tube displacement during sleep