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Lee JY, Oh EG, Jang Y, Lee J, Hyung W, Kim YC. Effectiveness of self-management program for gastric cancer patients: A randomized controlled trial comparing gain vs. loss message framing. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2024; 128:108364. [PMID: 39047331 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2024.108364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-management program using gain/loss-framed messages in patients with gastric cancer. METHODS In this randomized controlled trial, 69 patients with gastric cancer who underwent gastrectomy at a university hospital were assigned to the gain- or loss-framed message group. The self-management program consisted of: 1) face-to-face education, 2) gain/loss-framed text messages, and 3) self-monitoring of health behaviors. Health outcomes (i.e., nutritional status, physical activity, exercise intensity, and distress), and health behaviors (i.e., dietary habits, physical activity performance, and distress management) were measured, and a generalized estimating equation was used for the analysis. RESULTS Nutritional status and dietary habits in the loss framed message group were statistically higher after the intervention compared to the counterpart (β = -1.72, p = .049; β = 0.36, p = .033, respectively). There was no time-group interaction effect on physical activity, exercise intensity, physical activity performance, distress or distress management. CONCLUSIONS A self-management program employing loss-framed messages was effective in promoting nutrition-related self-management among patients with gastric cancer. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Message-framing is an effective communication technique that can be easily used in clinical settings, and a loss-message-framing strategy may enhance nutrition-related self-management in patients with gastric cancer.
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- Ji Yea Lee
- College of Nursing, Ajou University, 206, World cup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea; Mo-IM KIM Nursing Research Institute College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
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- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea; Mo-IM KIM Nursing Research Institute College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea; Mo-IM KIM Nursing Research Institute College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Communication, Yonsei University, 50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Snow S, Gabrielson D, Lim H, Tehfe M, Brezden-Masley C. Best Practices for Managing Patients with Unresectable Metastatic Gastric and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer in Canada. Curr Oncol 2024; 31:2552-2565. [PMID: 38785472 PMCID: PMC11120513 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol31050191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common types of cancer and is associated with relatively low survival rates. Despite its considerable burden, there is limited guidance for Canadian clinicians on the management of unresectable metastatic GC and gastroesophageal junction cancer (GEJC). Therefore, we aimed to discuss best practices and provide expert recommendations for patient management within the current Canadian unresectable GC and GEJC landscape. A multidisciplinary group of Canadian healthcare practitioners was assembled to develop expert recommendations via a working group. The often-rapid progression of unresectable GC and GEJC and the associated malnutrition have a significant impact on the patient's quality of life and ability to tolerate treatment. Hence, recommendations include early diagnosis, identification of relevant biomarkers to improve personalized treatment, and relevant support to manage comorbidities. A multidisciplinary approach including early access to registered dietitians, personal support networks, and palliative care services, is needed to optimize possible outcomes for patients. Where possible, patients with unresectable GC and GEJC would benefit from access to clinical trials and innovative treatments.
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- Stephanie Snow
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, QEII-Bethune Building, Suite 449 Bethune Building, 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9, Canada
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, St. Michael’s Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Division of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer Vancouver, 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6, Canada
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- Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, 1000 Saint-Denis St, Montréal, QC H2X 0C1, Canada;
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- School of Medicine University of Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital, 1284-600, University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X5, Canada;
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Zhao H, Liu C, Ruan G, Zheng X, Chen Y, Lin S, Liu X, Shi J, Li X, Li S, Shi H. The quality of life impacting factors in malnourished patients with gastric cancer. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1336859. [PMID: 38725631 PMCID: PMC11079278 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1336859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Introduction Malnutrition is prevalent among individuals with gastric cancer and notably decreases their quality of life (QOL). However, the factors impacting QOL are yet to be clearly defined. This study aimed to identify essential factors impacting QOL in malnourished patients suffering from gastric cancer. Methods By using the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) to assess the nutritional status (≥4 defined malnutrition) of hospitalized cancer patients, 4,586 gastric cancer patients were ultimately defined as malnourished. Spearman method was used to calculate the relationship between clinical features and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30). Then, univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to observe which factors affected QOL, and subgroup analysis was performed in young and old population respectively. In addition, we used univariate and multivariate logistic regression to explore whether and how self-reported frequent symptoms in the last 2 weeks of the PG-SGA score affected QOL. Results In multivariate logistic regression analysis of clinical features of patients with malnourished gastric cancer, women, stage II, stage IV, WL had an independent correlation with a low global QOL scores. However, BMI, secondary education, higher education, surgery, chemotherapy, HGS had an independent correlation with a high global QOL scores. In multivariate logistic regression analysis of symptoms in self-reported PG-SGA scores in patients with malnourished gastric cancer, having no problem eating had an independent correlation with a high global QOL scores. However, they have no appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation and pain had an independent correlation with a lower global QOL scores. The p values of the above statistical results are both < 0.05. Conclusion This study demonstrates that QOL in malnourished patients with gastric cancer is determined by female sex, stage II, stage IV, BMI, secondary and higher education or above, surgery, chemotherapy, WL, and HGS. Patients' self-reported symptoms of nearly 2 weeks, obtained by using PG-SGA, are also further predictive of malnourished gastric cancer patients. Detecting preliminary indicators of low QOL could aid in identifying patients who might benefit from an early referral to palliative care and assisted nursing.
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- Hong Zhao
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Department of Clinical Nutrition, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer FSMP for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Department of Clinical Nutrition, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer FSMP for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Department of Clinical Nutrition, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer FSMP for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Department of Clinical Nutrition, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer FSMP for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Department of Clinical Nutrition, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer FSMP for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Department of Clinical Nutrition, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer FSMP for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Department of Clinical Nutrition, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer FSMP for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Department of Clinical Nutrition, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer FSMP for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Department of Clinical Nutrition, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer FSMP for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Department of Clinical Nutrition, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer FSMP for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery/Department of Clinical Nutrition, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer FSMP for State Market Regulation, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Kitagawa M, Uesugi Y. Factors affecting the duration required for meal intake among postgastrectomy patients. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2024; 60:303-308. [PMID: 38479926 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2024.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Patients who had undergone gastrectomy often feel tired during meals as it takes longer for them to consume their meals, as compared to the length preoperatively. We aimed to clarify the factors affecting the duration required for food intake in this population. METHODS Participants enrolled in the study were patients who underwent total gastrectomy (TG) or distal gastrectomy (DG) within the past 5 years. We provided them with questionnaire using the mailing method. The following items were included in the questionnaire: demographics, treatment, total duration taken for three meals, meal contents, nutritional status, and Dysfunction After Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery 20 (DAUGS20) score. The participants were divided into the long duration group (LG) and short duration group (SG) of total meal duration. To compare the groups, a binomial logistic regression analysis was performed. RESULTS Among the 316 participants identified, those in the middle meal intake duration group and the outlier group of over 180 min were excluded. A total of 57 and 95 participants were enrolled in the LG (101-180 min, mean: 125.4 min [SD 16.1 min]) and SG (30-60 min, mean: 52.7 min [SD 8.9 min]), respectively. Age (odds ratio [OR]: 1.092; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.042; 1.145; p < 0.001), BMI (OR: 0.783; 95% CI: 0.675; 0.908; p = 0.001), and surgical type (TG/DG) (OR: 0.423; 95% CI: 0.190; 0.945; p = 0.036) were determined to be factors affecting the duration required for food intake. CONCLUSIONS The major factors for longer food intake duration were older age, lower BMI, and surgical type. Older people and individuals with a lower presurgery BMI were more likely to be included in the LG, which suggests that these factors could be associated with physical weakness, such as sarcopenia. Moreover, TG surgical type was more likely to cause a narrower gastrointestinal tract, especially in the area of anastomosis, which prolongs the food passage duration. For better QOL, postgastrectomy patients must be provided with knowledge on not only diet and nutrition but also efficient meal-taking, focusing on the physical decline associated with older age and lower BMI.
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- Megumi Kitagawa
- Ehime Prefectural University of Health Science, Department of Nursing, Ehime, Japan.
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- Kinjyo Gakuin University, Department of Nursing, Aichi, Japan.
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Han CJ, Rosko AE, Spakowicz DJ, Hammer MJ, Von Ah D. Associations of frailty with symptoms, and HRQOL in older cancer survivors after cancer treatments: a systematic review and meta-analyses. Qual Life Res 2024; 33:583-598. [PMID: 37897643 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-023-03537-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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PURPOSE Frailty in older adult cancer survivors after cancer treatments is associated with various health outcomes. However, there is less agreement on how frailty affects symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the current literature on frailty, symptoms, and HRQOL, as well as the associations of frailty with these factors in older adult cancer survivors with chemotherapy. METHODS A review was conducted on peer-reviewed publications from 2008 to 2023, using seven electronic databases. Meta-analyses were performed using random effects models to determine pooled effect estimates for frailty prevalence, symptom severity, and HRQOL scores. RESULTS A total of 26 studies involving older cancer survivors were included in the analysis. Most of these studies were conducted in Western countries and focused on White survivors, particularly those with breast cancer. The mean pooled prevalence of frailty was 43.5%. Among frail survivors, the most common symptoms reported after cancer treatments were pain (36.4%), neuropathy (34.1%), and fatigue (21.3%). Frailty was associated with higher pooled mean symptom severity (B = 1.23, p = 0.046) and lower functional HRQOL (B = - 0.31, p = 0.051, with marginal significance) after cancer treatments. CONCLUSION Frail older cancer survivors are at high risk of adverse symptoms and poor HRQOL after cancer treatment. Further research on screening for frailty is needed to prevent older adults from developing worse symptoms burden and maintain HRQOL. It is also essential to understand the mechanisms of the associations between frailty, symptoms and HRQOL in this population.
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- Claire J Han
- Center for Healthy Aging, Self-Management and Complex Care, College of Nursing Columbus, The Ohio State University, Office 377, Newton Hall, 1585 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
- Cancer Survivorship and Control Survivorship, Ohio State University-James: Cancer Treatment and Research Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- Division of Hematology, The Ohio State University-James: Cancer Treatment and Research Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Member of the Faculty, Medical Oncology Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Healthy Aging, Self-Management and Complex Care, College of Nursing Columbus, The Ohio State University, Office 377, Newton Hall, 1585 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
- Cancer Survivorship and Control Survivorship, Ohio State University-James: Cancer Treatment and Research Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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Wang PP, Soh KL, Binti Khazaai H, Ning CY, Huang XL, Yu JX, Liao JL. Nutritional Assessment Tools for Patients with Cancer: A Narrative Review. Curr Med Sci 2024; 44:71-80. [PMID: 38289530 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-023-2808-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Cancer patients are at high risk of malnutrition, which can lead to adverse health outcomes such as prolonged hospitalization, increased complications, and increased mortality. Accurate and timely nutritional assessment plays a critical role in effectively managing malnutrition in these patients. However, while many tools exist to assess malnutrition, there is no universally accepted standard. Although different tools have their own strengths and limitations, there is a lack of narrative reviews on nutritional assessment tools for cancer patients. To address this knowledge gap, we conducted a non-systematic literature search using PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library from their inception until May 2023. A total of 90 studies met our selection criteria and were included in our narrative review. We evaluated the applications, strengths, and limitations of 4 commonly used nutritional assessment tools for cancer patients: the Subjective Global Assessment (SGA), Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA), Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), and Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM). Our findings revealed that malnutrition was associated with adverse health outcomes. Each of these 4 tools has its applications, strengths, and limitations. Our findings provide medical staff with a foundation for choosing the optimal tool to rapidly and accurately assess malnutrition in cancer patients. It is essential for medical staff to be familiar with these common tools to ensure effective nutritional management of cancer patients.
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- Peng-Peng Wang
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400, Malaysia.
- Nursing College of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400, Malaysia.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400, Malaysia
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- Nursing College of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400, Malaysia
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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Lee SS, Chung HY, Kwon OK. Impact on quality of life with affirmative feedback on weight loss after gastrectomy. Sci Rep 2023; 13:15454. [PMID: 37723236 PMCID: PMC10507081 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42695-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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This study investigated the feasibility of improving post-gastrectomy satisfaction/quality of life (QoL) of gastric cancer survivors by readjusting their expectations through patient interviews. Weight loss after gastric cancer surgery is common, and a change in the departmental policy helped in providing cancer survivors with an alternative interpretation of lost weight. Under the new policy, a group of patients who were preoperatively overweight or obese were provided with affirmative feedback, despite their postoperative weight loss. The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QoL Questionnaire-C30 and -STO22 were used to assess the QoL. The postoperative 1-year QoL was compared before (control) and after policy changes (affirmative-feedback group) in preoperatively overweight (or obese) patients who lost weight. Despite the weight loss, the affirmative-feedback group exhibited a higher percentage of "less worried" responses (90.4%) on low body weight concerns as compared to the control group (76.5%; P = 0.037). Significant QoL advantages were also observed in the affirmative-feedback group on multiple scales (global health status/QoL, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, dysphagia, dry mouth, and body image). Patient interviews with affirmative feedback on weight loss improved weight satisfaction and QoL in gastric cancer survivors who lost weight.
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- Seung Soo Lee
- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 700-721, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 700-721, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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Nishida Y, Tokunaga M, Kameyama A, Miyamoto M, Yoshifuku S, Sasahara K, Otagiri N, Tauchi K. A prospective clinical study evaluating short-term changes in body composition and quality of life after gastrectomy in elderly patients receiving postoperative exercise and nutritional therapies. BMC Surg 2023; 23:181. [PMID: 37386398 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-02086-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Muscle mass loss after gastrectomy is associated with a negative impact on quality of life (QOL) and long-term prognosis following gastric cancer treatment, especially in elderly patients. We conducted a prospective study to examine short-term changes in body composition and QOL after gastrectomy in elderly patients with gastric cancer who received exercise and nutritional therapies. METHODS Patients over aged 65 years of age who underwent gastrectomies for gastric cancer were enrolled in our study. Patients received exercise and nutritional therapies with branched-chain amino acid (BCAA)-rich supplements during 1 month after surgery. Body composition was evaluated using InBody S10 before surgery, and at 1 week and 1 month postoperatively. Other variables including QOL status (EQ-5D-5 L), serum albumin level, hand grip strength, and gait speed were evaluated at the same time. RESULTS Eighteen patients were analyzed. The mean loss of skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) was 4.6% (1 week) and 2.1% (1 month) compared to the preoperative period. QOL scores showed almost the same degree of recovery at 1 month after gastrectomy as preoperative scores. Serum albumin levels, hand grip strength, and gait speed decreased at 1 week and then increased at 1 month after surgery, similar to the changes seen in SMI. CONCLUSIONS Multidisciplinary approaches play key role in the surgical treatment of elderly patients. Postoperative exercise and nutritional therapies with BCAA-rich supplements may benefit elderly patients after gastrectomy by reducing loss of SMI and decreases in QOL. TRIAL REGISTRATION UMIN Clinical Trials Registry; UMIN000034374 (registration date: 10/10/2018).
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- Yasunori Nishida
- Department of Surgery, Aizawa Hospital, 2-5-1 Honjou Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8510, Japan.
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- Rehabilitation Center, Aizawa Hospital, 2-5-1 Honjou Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8510, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Aizawa Hospital, 2-5-1 Honjou Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8510, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Aizawa Hospital, 2-5-1 Honjou Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8510, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Aizawa Hospital, 2-5-1 Honjou Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8510, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Aizawa Hospital, 2-5-1 Honjou Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8510, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Aizawa Hospital, 2-5-1 Honjou Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8510, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Aizawa Hospital, 2-5-1 Honjou Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8510, Japan
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Yan H, He F, Wei J, Zhang Q, Guo C, Ni J, Yang F, Chen Y. Effects of individualized dietary counseling on nutritional status and quality of life in post-discharge patients after surgery for gastric cancer: A randomized clinical trial. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1058187. [PMID: 36923419 PMCID: PMC10008882 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1058187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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Background Currently, the supporting evidence for dietary counseling is insufficient. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of individualized dietary counseling on nutritional outcomes and quality of life (QOL) in patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer. Methods This study was a prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial. The patients after surgery for gastric cancer were randomly assigned (1:1) to the intervention group and the control group. In the intervention group, patients receive individualized dietary counseling based on individual calorie needs and symptom assessment at 24 h before discharge, 14, 21, 30, and 60 days postoperatively. Patients in the control group received routine dietary counseling. The primary endpoint was body mass index (BMI) loss at 30, 60, and 90 days after surgery; the secondary endpoints were calorie and protein intake at 30 and 60 days after surgery, blood parameters, the 90-day readmission rate, and QOL at 90 days after surgery. Results One hundred thirty patients were enrolled; 67 patients were assigned to the intervention group and 63 patients to the control group. Compared with the control group, patients in the intervention group were significantly less BMI loss at 30 days (-0.84 ± 0.65 vs. -1.29 ± 0.83), 60 days (-1.29 ± 0.92 vs. -1.77 ± 1.13), and 90 days (-1.37 ± 1.05 vs. -1.92 ± 1.66) after surgery (all P< 0.05). Subgroups analysis by surgery type showed that the intervention could significantly reduce BMI loss in patients undergoing total and proximal gastrectomy at 30 days (-0.75 ± 0.47 vs. -1.55 ± 1.10), 60 days (-1.59 ± 1.02 vs. -2.55 ± 1.16), and 90 days (-1.44 ± 1.19 vs. -3.26 ± 1.46) after surgery (all P< 0.05). At 60 days after surgery, calorie goals were reached in 35 patients (77.8%) in the intervention group and 14 patients (40.0%) in the control group (P = 0.001), and protein goals were reached in 40 patients (88.9%) in the intervention group and 17 patients (48.6%) in the control group (P< 0.001). Regarding the QOL at 90 days after surgery, the patients in the intervention group had a significantly lower level of fatigue, shortness of breath and stomach pain, better physical function, and cognitive function (P< 0.05). Conclusions Post-discharge individualized dietary counseling is an effective intervention to reduce post-gastrectomy patient weight loss and to elevate calorie intake, protein intake, and QOL.
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- Hongxia Yan
- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Lee JY, Oh EG, Hyung WJ, Kim HI. Translation and validation of the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment against the Mini-Nutritional Assessment for patients with gastric cancer. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2022; 10:100148. [PMID: 36386273 PMCID: PMC9664357 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2022.100148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective This study aimed to (1) translate the PG-SGA into Korean according to a translation guideline, (2) validate the translated version against the Mini-Nutritional Assessment, and (3) determine the prevalence of malnutrition in patients with gastric cancer. Methods The translation of the PG-SGA was based on the Guidelines for Translation by the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research Task Force for Translation and Cultural Adaptation Group. The translated version was validated in 226 patients with gastric cancer, using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis (AUC-ROC), measures of sensitivity, specificity, and the Youden index. The prevalence of malnutrition was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results The AUC-ROC Korean version of the PG-SGA was 0.85, and a score of 12 was the most optimal cut-off score, with a sensitivity of 78.6% and a Youden index of 0.54. One-third of participants were malnourished, and 70% of them had more than one physical symptom affecting their food intake. Conclusions The Korean version of the PG-SGA is an effective and valid assessment tool for evaluating malnutrition in patients with gastric cancer. A new cut-off score could be used in patients with gastric cancer to assess malnutrition. The Korean version of PG-SGA has undergone a systematic translation process. It is a valid instrument for assessing malnutrition in patients with gastric cancer. Nurses could assess patients’ symptoms related to food intake using PG-SGA.
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Jeon M, Youn N, Kim S. What are the late effects of older gastric cancer survivors?: A scoping review. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2022; 9:100113. [PMID: 36158706 PMCID: PMC9500514 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2022.100113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- Misun Jeon
- College of Nursing & Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing & Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing & Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
- Corresponding author.
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Mendoza-Martínez VM, Zavala-Solares MR, Espinosa-Flores AJ, León-Barrera KL, Alcántara-Suárez R, Carrillo-Ruíz JD, Escobedo G, Roldan-Valadez E, Esquivel-Velázquez M, Meléndez-Mier G, Bueno-Hernández N. Is a Non-Caloric Sweetener-Free Diet Good to Treat Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder Symptoms? A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14051095. [PMID: 35268070 PMCID: PMC8912523 DOI: 10.3390/nu14051095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background: A diet containing non-caloric sweeteners (NCS) could reduce calorie intake; conversely, some animal studies suggest that NCS consumption may increase functional gastrointestinal disorder symptoms (FGDs). This study aimed to compare the effect of consuming a diet containing NCS (c-NCS) versus a non-caloric sweetener-free diet (NCS-f) on FGDs. Methods: We conducted a randomized, controlled, parallel-group study using two different diets for five weeks: the c-NCS diet contained 50−100 mg/day NCS, whereas the NCS-f diet had less than 10 mg/day NCS. At the beginning of the study (PreTx) and at the end (PostTx), we assessed FGDs, dietary intake, and NCS consumption. Results: The percentage of participants with diarrhea (PreTx = 19% vs. PstTx = 56%; p = 0.02), post-prandial discomfort (PreTx = 9% vs. PstTx = 39%; p = 0.02), constipation (PreTx = 30% vs. PostTx = 56%; p < 0.01), and burning (PreTx = 13% vs. PostTx = 33%; p < 0.01) increased in the c-NCS diet group. Conversely, abdominal pain (PreTx = 15% vs. PostTx = 3%; p = 0.04), post-prandial discomfort (PreTx = 26% vs. PostTx = 6%; p = 0.02), burning (PreTx = 15% vs. PostTx = 0%; p = 0.02), early satiety (PreTx = 18% vs. PostTx = 3%; p < 0.01), and epigastric pain (PreTx = 38% vs. PostTx = 3%; p < 0.01) decreased in the NCS-f diet group. Conclusion: A c-NCS diet is associated with increased FGDs, including diarrhea, post-prandial discomfort, constipation, and burning or retrosternal pain. The NCS-f diet also decreased FGDs, as well as abdominal pain, post-prandial discomfort, burning or retrosternal pain, early satiety, and epigastric pain.
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- Viridiana Montsserrat Mendoza-Martínez
- Proteomics and Metabolomics Laboratory, Research Division, General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga”, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (V.M.M.-M.); (A.J.E.-F.); (K.L.L.-B.); (M.E.-V.)
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- Proteomics and Metabolomics Laboratory, Research Division, General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga”, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (V.M.M.-M.); (A.J.E.-F.); (K.L.L.-B.); (M.E.-V.)
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- Proteomics and Metabolomics Laboratory, Research Division, General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga”, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (V.M.M.-M.); (A.J.E.-F.); (K.L.L.-B.); (M.E.-V.)
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- Laboratory of Immunometabolism, Research Division, General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga”, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (R.A.-S.); (G.E.)
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- Neurology and Neurosurgery Unit, General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga”, Mexico City 06720, Mexico;
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Mexico Anahuac University, Huixquilucan 52786, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Immunometabolism, Research Division, General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga”, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (R.A.-S.); (G.E.)
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- Research Division, General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga”, Mexico City 06720, Mexico;
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- Proteomics and Metabolomics Laboratory, Research Division, General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga”, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (V.M.M.-M.); (A.J.E.-F.); (K.L.L.-B.); (M.E.-V.)
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- School of Public Health and Nutrition (FASPyN), Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, Nuevo Leon 64460, Mexico
- Correspondence: (G.M.-M.); (N.B.-H.)
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- Proteomics and Metabolomics Laboratory, Research Division, General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga”, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (V.M.M.-M.); (A.J.E.-F.); (K.L.L.-B.); (M.E.-V.)
- Correspondence: (G.M.-M.); (N.B.-H.)
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Inflection-Point Nutrition Support Determined by Oral Mucosal Apoptosis Rate Is a Novel Assessment Strategy for Personalized Nutrition: A Prospective Cohort Study. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12030358. [PMID: 35330358 PMCID: PMC8948995 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12030358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Background: Energy intake and nutritional status influences a patient’s recovery from major abdominal surgery. The aim of this study is to explore and validate the clinical feasibility of an inflection-point nutrition strategy for personalized nutrition in gastric cancer patients after surgery. Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study from a single tertiary referral hospital. Patients diagnosed with gastric cancer who met the inclusion criteria were included in this study. We collected the demographic and clinic pathological characteristics of included patients. Patients were divided into a formular nutrition (FN) and inflection-point nutrition (IPN) group. We monitored the perioperative dynamics of the oral mucosal epithelia cell apoptosis rate. Predictive factors for inflection phenomenon were investigated in univariate and multivariate analysis. Results: A total of 53 gastric cancer patients were included. A total of 30 (56.6%) patients showed the inflection phenomenon, with 9 (34.6%) patients in the FN group and 21 (77.8%) patients in the IPN group, respectively. We found that patients with the inflection phenomenon had a shorter duration of hospital stay compared to patients without the inflection phenomenon (p = 0.04). In multivariate analysis, independent predictive factors for inflection phenomenon were age (p = 0.015), operation time ≤ 300 min (p = 0.012), and average energy intake ≥ 25 Kcal/kg/day (p = 0.038). Conclusions: Our findings for the first time revealed that the oral epithelial cell apoptosis rate can promptly reflect the patients’ perioperative nutrition needs. Meanwhile, we developing a novel and feasible nutrition therapy guided by the oral epithelial cell apoptosis rate is novel in gastric cancer patients that have undergone laparoscopic gastrectomy.
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Dan Zeng CD, Tong YX, Xiao AT, Gao C, Zhang S. Peripheral Lymphocyte Subsets Absolute Counts as Feasible Clinical Markers for Predicting Surgical Outcome in Gastric Cancer Patients After Laparoscopic D2 Gastrectomy: A Prospective Cohort Study. J Inflamm Res 2021; 14:5633-5646. [PMID: 34744447 PMCID: PMC8565983 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s335847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Immune function influenced patients’ recovery from major abdominal surgery. The aim of this study is to explore the clinical feasibility of peripheral lymphocyte absolute counts for predicting short-term surgical outcomes in gastric cancer patients after laparoscopic D2 gastrectomy. Methods This is a prospective cohort study from a single tertiary referral hospital. Patients diagnosed with gastric cancer who met the inclusion criteria were included in this study. We collected the demographic and clinicopathological characteristics of included patients. We monitored perioperative dynamics of absolute counts of peripheral lymphocyte subsets. Predictive factors for length of postoperative hospital stay and complications were investigated in univariate and multivariate analyses. Results A total of 137 gastric cancer patients were included. Decreased preoperative absolute counts of peripheral lymphocyte subsets were correlated with advanced clinical stage. In multivariate analysis, independent predictive factors for prolonged hospital stay were age (p=0.04), decreased preoperative B cell counts (p=0.05), decreased preoperative NK cell counts (p=0.05) and complications (p<0.01). For postoperative complication, independent predictive factors were age (p=0.02), operation time (p=0.05), lymphocyte to C-reactive protein ratio (p=0.01) and decreased preoperative B cell counts (p=0.01). Conclusion Our findings for the first time revealed that absolute counts of peripheral lymphocyte subsets are independent predictive factors for surgical outcomes in gastric cancer patients after D2 gastrectomy. We suggested that patients with impaired immune state should receive both preoperative immune modulator and nutritional support.
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- Ci Dian Dan Zeng
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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Kim J, Han SH, Kim HI. Detection of sarcopenic obesity and prediction of long-term survival in patients with gastric cancer using preoperative computed tomography and machine learning. J Surg Oncol 2021; 124:1347-1355. [PMID: 34490899 PMCID: PMC9290491 DOI: 10.1002/jso.26668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background Previous studies evaluating the prognostic value of computed tomography (CT)‐derived body composition data have included few patients. Thus, we assessed the prevalence and prognostic value of sarcopenic obesity in a large population of gastric cancer patients using preoperative CT, as nutritional status is a predictor of long‐term survival after gastric cancer surgery. Methods Preoperative CT images were analyzed for 840 gastric cancer patients who underwent gastrectomy between March 2009 and June 2018. Machine learning algorithms were used to automatically detect the third lumbar (L3) vertebral level and segment the body composition. Visceral fat area and skeletal muscle index at L3 were determined and used to classify patients into obesity, sarcopenia, or sarcopenic obesity groups. Results Out of 840 patients (mean age = 60.4 years; 526 [62.6%] men), 534 (63.5%) had visceral obesity, 119 (14.2%) had sarcopenia, and 48 (5.7%) patients had sarcopenic obesity. Patients with sarcopenic obesity had a poorer prognosis than those without sarcopenia (hazard ratio [HR] = 3.325; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.698–6.508). Multivariate analysis identified sarcopenic obesity as an independent risk factor for increased mortality (HR = 2.608; 95% CI = 1.313–5.179). Other risk factors were greater extent of gastrectomy (HR = 1.928; 95% CI = 1.260–2.950), lower prognostic nutritional index (HR = 0.934; 95% CI = 0.901–0.969), higher neutrophil count (HR = 1.101; 95% CI = 1.031–1.176), lymph node metastasis (HR = 6.291; 95% CI = 3.498–11.314), and R1/2 resection (HR = 4.817; 95% CI = 1.518–9.179). Conclusion Body composition analysis automated by machine learning predicted long‐term survival in patients with gastric cancer.
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- Jaehyuk Kim
- Molecular Imaging, Medical Biophysics, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,CAE Group, Hardware Solution Team, Health and Medical Equipment Business, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Seoul, South Korea
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- Molecular Imaging, Medical Biophysics, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Molecular Imaging, Medical Biophysics, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.,Division of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gastric Cancer Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, South Korea
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Lidoriki I, Schizas D, Mylonas KS, Vergadis C, Karydakis L, Alexandrou A, Karavokyros I, Liakakos T. Postoperative Changes in Nutritional and Functional Status of Gastroesophageal Cancer Patients. J Am Coll Nutr 2021; 41:301-309. [PMID: 33704025 DOI: 10.1080/07315724.2021.1880986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Disease-related malnutrition is a debilitating condition frequently observed in patients with cancer. The aim of the current study was to prospectively examine postoperative changes in nutritional and functional status of patients undergoing surgery for gastric, esophageal, and gastroesophageal junction cancer. METHODS Participants were prospectively recruited from September 2015 to September 2019. The assessment of malnutrition was based on the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment tool. The functional assessment included the evaluation of muscle strength and physical performance, while muscle mass assessment was based on Skeletal Muscle Mass Index (SMI) derived from the analysis of computed tomography scans. The follow up of patients was scheduled at six months postoperatively. RESULTS A total of 98 patients were analyzed. Mean patient age was 60.79 ± 10.19 years and 80.6% were males. The mean unintentional weight loss at 6 months was 11.7 ± 8.0%. Patients who underwent McKeown esophagectomy reported the greatest weight loss postoperatively (16.2 ± 9.6%), whereas the lowest rate of weight loss was observed in patients who underwent partial gastrectomy (5.6 ± 6.7%). The rate of severe malnutrition declined at six months postoperatively (39.7% vs 27%). Muscle strength and physical performance were significantly deteriorated at 6 months postoperatively, except for the group of partial gastrectomy, while SMI significantly decreased in all groups of patients except for McKewon esophagectomy group. Finally, the prevalence of low muscle mass increased significantly from 43.5% in the preoperative period to 66.7% at the follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Our study revealed a significant deterioration in gastroesophageal cancer patient nutritional and functional status at six months postoperatively. The high prevalence of malnutrition and low muscle mass requires systematic follow-up and multidirectional monitoring in order to ensure the successful rehabilitation of these patients.
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- Irene Lidoriki
- First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Qayyum A, Bhosale P, Aslam R, Avritscher R, Ma J, Pagel MD, Sun J, Mohamed Y, Rashid A, Beretta L, Kaseb AO. Effect of sarcopenia on systemic targeted therapy response in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2021; 46:1008-1015. [PMID: 32974761 PMCID: PMC8191337 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-020-02751-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE Sarcopenia is an independent prognostic indicator for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Our objective was to determine the effect of sarcopenia on response to systemic targeted therapy in patients with advanced HCC. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective, Institutional Review Board approved study of 36 patients on systemic targeted therapy with immune checkpoint blockade (n = 25) or tyrosine kinase inhibitor (n = 11) for biopsy-proven advanced HCC. Skeletal muscle index (SMI) was calculated from erector spinae muscle area (SMA) at the level of T12 on pretreatment CT: [SMI = SMA (cm2)/height (m2)]. SMI was compared to treatment response defined as overall survival ≥ 1 year (nonsurgical patients) or > 50% HCC necrosis (surgical patients). Receiver operating characteristic curve and area under the curve was used for analysis with p < 0.05 for statistical significance. RESULTS Median age of men and women was 66.5 years (range 32-83) and 70 years (range 54-78), respectively. Liver disease etiology was nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (n = 9), hepatitis C (n = 10), hepatitis B (n = 5), alcohol (n = 3) and unknown (n = 9). Mean (± SD) height and SMI for men were 1.7 m (± 0.1) and 11.4 (± 3.6); values for women were 1.7 m (± 0.1) and 8.2 (± 1.9). Treatment was withdrawn in five patients due to treatment intolerance. Response occurred in 10/31 (32.3%) patients (23 men, 8 women). T12SMI correlated with treatment response using a threshold of 7.21-8.23 for women (AUC = 1; p = 0.037), and 11.47 for men (AUC = 0.83; p = 0.015); correlation was increased for men ≥ 60 years, (AUC = 0.87; p = 0.023). CONCLUSION Sarcopenia was associated with reduced survival and HCC necrosis in patients treated with systemic targeted therapy. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Sarcopenia may help in predicting outcomes to targeted therapy in advanced HCC.
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- Aliya Qayyum
- Department of Abdominal Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Unit 1473, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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- Department of Abdominal Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Unit 1473, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Abdominal Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Unit 1473, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Cancer Systems Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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Phase angle is associated with length of hospital stay, readmissions, mortality, and falls in patients hospitalized in internal-medicine wards: A retrospective cohort study. Nutrition 2020; 85:111068. [PMID: 33545536 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2020.111068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the predictive value of bioimpedance phase angle (PA) on selected clinical outcomes in patients hospitalized in internal-medicine wards. METHODS This was a retrospective observational study of 168 patients admitted to the internalmedicine service (52.9% women, 47.1% men), with a mean (± SD) age of 73.9 ± 15.9 y. Anthropometric examination, laboratory tests, and bioelectrical impedance analysis were performed. Bioimpedance-derived PA was the study's parameter. Length of hospital stay, prospective all-cause hospital readmission, mortality, and falls were the clinical endpoints. RESULTS Across the four PA quartile groups, age was incrementally higher (P ≤ 0.001). Multivariate linear regression models showed that PA quartile 1 was significantly associated with length of hospital stay (β, SE) in both crude and adjusted models-respectively, β (SE) = 6.199 (1.625), P ≤ 0.001, and β = 2.193 (1.355), P = 0.033. Over a 9-mo follow-up period, the hazard ratios for readmission, in-hospital falls, and mortality were associated with the lowest phase angle (PA quartile 1 versus quartiles 2-4)-respectively, 2.07 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.28-3.35), 2.36 (95% CI, 1.05-5.33), and 2.85 (95% CI, 1.01-7.39). Associations between narrow PA and outcomes continued to be significant after adjustments for various confounders. CONCLUSIONS In internal-medicine wards, bioimpedance-derived PA emerged as a predictor of length of hospital stay, hospital readmission, falls, and mortality. The present findings suggest that in the hospital setting, PA assessment could be useful in identifying patients at higher risk who need specific nutritional support.
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