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Analysis was conducted using a framework analysis approach. Patients were recruited via four hospitals including a cancer centre and intestinal failure units. Carers were recruited via recruiting hospitals, advertisement on social media and support group forums.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Interviews were conducted with five patients and six carers. Five overarching themes were identified: factors affecting the decision: lack of choice and the importance of hope and advocacy, communication and information: whose role is it?, tackling discussions around benefits, risks and challenges of PN, the reality of living with\u00a0home PN and neglected conversations: stopping PN and advance care planning. Patients and carers suggested essential information provided should include how to recognise complications, what to expect with home PN, and the risks and benefits of PN. They also recommended ways to improve service delivery including identification of the professional responsible for PN, improving communication through multiprofessional meetings and establishing a clear home PN pathway and service specification.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study has identified information that patients with advanced cancer and their carers need to make decisions around commencing and discontinuing parenteral nutrition. 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