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Medina Cruz E, Palenzuela Luis N, Rodríguez Novo N, González Suarez M, Casas Hernández R, Novo Muñoz MM. Instruments for Evaluating the Nutritional Status of Cancer Patients Undergoing Antineoplastic Treatment: A Scoping Review. NURSING REPORTS 2024; 14:1312-1323. [PMID: 38921709 PMCID: PMC11206374 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep14020099] [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: 03/24/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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The use of validated tools to evaluate the nutritional status of the cancer patient provides guaranteed precision and reliability in their nutritional evaluation, ensuring that the information is accurate and reflects the patient's situation. The aim of this study was to identify the valid and reliable instruments in the evaluation of the nutritional status of cancer patients with a diagnosis of solid tumor undergoing antineoplastic treatment (chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy). A scoping review was conducted to search for original articles published in scientific journals in English, Spanish, or Portuguese in the past five years. In order to identify potentially relevant documents, searches were performed in the following databases: SCOPUS, WOS, CINAHL, MEDLINE, BVS, and PUBMED. DECS-MeSH descriptors and Boolean operators were used. In addition, the Arksey and O'Malley protocol, the Joanne Briggs Institute (JBI) method, and the flow chart of the Preferred Information Elements for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, known as PRISMA, were followed. The initial search strategy identified a total of 164 references, which were examined successively, leaving a final selection of ten studies. It was found that the most used instrument for nutritional evaluation was the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA). Other questionnaires also stood out such as the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST), the Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS 2002), and the Functional Assessment of Anorexia/Cachexia Therapy (FAACT). The variation in the tools used ranges from subjective assessments to objective measurements, thus underlining the need for a comprehensive and individualized approach.
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- Erik Medina Cruz
- University Hospital of the Canary Islands, 38320 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain; (N.P.L.); (M.G.S.)
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- University Hospital of the Canary Islands, 38320 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain; (N.P.L.); (M.G.S.)
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- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de La Laguna, 38200 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain; (N.R.N.); (M.M.N.M.)
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- University Hospital of the Canary Islands, 38320 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain; (N.P.L.); (M.G.S.)
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- Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria University Hospital, 38010 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain;
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- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de La Laguna, 38200 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain; (N.R.N.); (M.M.N.M.)
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Health care professionals' experiences of dealing with cancer cachexia. Int J Clin Oncol 2023; 28:592-602. [PMID: 36820948 PMCID: PMC10066081 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-023-02300-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cancer cachexia (CC) is a debilitating syndrome severely impacting patients' quality of life and survivorship. We aimed to investigate the health care professionals' (HCPs') experiences of dealing with CC. METHODS Survey questions entailed definitions and guidelines, importance of CC management, clinician confidence and involvement, screening and assessment, interventions, psychosocial and food aspects. The online survey was disseminated through Australian and New Zealand palliative care, oncology, allied health and nursing organisations. Frequencies were reported using descriptive statistics accounting for response rates. Associations were examined between variables using Fisher's exact and Pearson's chi-square tests. RESULTS Over 90% of the respondents (n = 192) were medical doctors or nurses. Over 85% of the respondents were not aware of any guidelines, with 83% considering ≥ 10% weight loss from baseline indicative of CC. CC management was considered important by 77% of HCPs, and 55% indicated that it was part of their clinical role to assess and treat CC. In contrast, 56% of respondents were not confident about managing CC, and 93% believed formal training in CC would benefit their clinical practice. Although formal screening tools were generally not used (79%), 75% of respondents asked patients about specific symptoms. Antiemetics (80%) and nutritional counselling (86%) were most prescribed or recommended interventions, respectively. CONCLUSION This study underlines the deficiencies in knowledge and training of CC which has implications for patients' function, well-being and survival. HCP training and a structured approach to CC management is advocated for optimal and continued patient care.
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Furuya J, Suzuki H, Hidaka R, Matsubara C, Motomatsu Y, Kabasawa Y, Tohara H, Sato Y, Miyake S, Minakuchi S. Association between oral health and advisability of oral feeding in advanced cancer patients receiving palliative care: a cross-sectional study. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:5779-5788. [PMID: 35344101 PMCID: PMC9135851 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-06984-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Maintenance of oral feeding is important in terms of maintaining and improving the quality of life in terminal cancer patients receiving palliative care. Although adequate oral health status is essential for oral feeding in hospitalized patients, the relationship between oral health and oral feeding in patients receiving palliative care remains unclear. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine how the general condition and oral health status of these patients relate to decisions regarding their nutritional intake methods. METHODS This retrospective cross-sectional study included 103 terminal cancer patients (59 men and 44 women; mean age, 73.8 ± 10.9 years) who received palliative care between April 2017 and August 2019. The nutritional method was assessed using the Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS). We assessed two types of nutritional methods: (1) the method advised by the attending physician until the initial dental examination (FOIS-I) and (2) the recommended method based on consultation with a palliative care doctor and dentist after the initial oral examination (FOIS-R). Furthermore, the participants' basic information and Dysphagia Severity Scale (DSS) and Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) scores were assessed. RESULTS There was a divergence between FOIS-I and FOIS-R. FOIS-R was significantly higher than FOIS-I (p < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis revealed that the time until death, DSS score, and OHAT score had a significant impact on determining the food form for oral feeding. CONCLUSIONS Appropriate oral health assessment is important in determining the food form and indication for oral feeding among patients receiving palliative care.
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- Junichi Furuya
- Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Showa University School of Dentistry, 2-1-1 Kitasenzoku, Ohta-ku, Tokyo, 145-8515, Japan.,Department of Dysphagia Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8549, Japan
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- Department of Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8549, Japan.
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences for Community Welfare, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8549, Japan
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- Department of Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8549, Japan
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- Department of Nursing, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8549, Japan
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- Department of Oral Care for Systemic Health Support, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8549, Japan
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- Department of Dysphagia Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8549, Japan
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- Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Showa University School of Dentistry, 2-1-1 Kitasenzoku, Ohta-ku, Tokyo, 145-8515, Japan
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- Center for Innovative Cancer Treatment, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8549, Japan
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- Department of Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8549, Japan
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SINPE Position Paper on the use of home parenteral nutrition in cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:2909-2914. [PMID: 35037119 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06785-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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SINPE Position Paper on the use of home parenteral nutrition in cancer patients. Nutrition 2022; 95:111578. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2021.111578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Inoue N, Kawabata H, Miyata M. A Case of Advanced Gastric Cancer With Multiple Liver Metastases in Which Hypoglycemic Symptoms Triggered the Diagnosis. Cureus 2021; 13:e18407. [PMID: 34733600 PMCID: PMC8557047 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.18407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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We experienced a case of gastric cancer with multiple liver metastases characterized by frequent hypoglycemic attacks. Hypoglycemia was observed on admission. We suspected that the cause of this hypoglycemia was non-islet cell tumor hypoglycemia (NICTH). Staining of the tissue with an insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-II antibody revealed that IGF-II was present in the tumor cells. This finding suggested that the tumor was producing IGF-II, which leads to NICTH. After starting parenteral nutrition, the patient emerged from the hypoglycemic coma. He remained out of the coma until he died of liver failure.
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- Naonori Inoue
- Department of Gastroenterology, Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital, Kyoto, JPN
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kyoto Okamoto Memorial Hospital, Kyoto, JPN
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kyoto Okamoto Memorial Hospital, Kyoto, JPN
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Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) expert opinion/guidance on the use of clinically assisted nutrition in patients with advanced cancer. Support Care Cancer 2021; 30:2983-2992. [PMID: 34665311 PMCID: PMC8857106 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06613-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Purpose The pro
vision of clinically assisted nutrition (CAN) in patients with advanced cancer is controversial, and there is a paucity of specific guidance, and so a diversity in clinical practice. Consequently, the Palliative Care Study Group of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) formed a Subgroup to develop evidence-based guidance on the use CAN in patients with advanced cancer. Methods This guidance was developed in accordance with the MASCC Guidelines Policy. A search strategy for Medline was developed, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were explored for relevant reviews/trials respectively. The outcomes of the review were categorised by the level of evidence, and a “category of guideline” based on the level of evidence (i.e. “recommendation”, “suggestion”, or “no guideline possible”). Results The Subgroup produced 11 suggestions, and 1 recommendation (due to the paucity of evidence). These outcomes relate to assessment of patients, indications for CAN, contraindications for CAN, procedures for initiating CAN, and re-assessment of patients. Conclusions This guidance provides a framework for the use of CAN in advanced cancer, although every patient needs individualised management. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00520-021-06613-y.
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Futamura A, Higashiguchi T, Chihara T, Yokota Y, Itani Y. Avoiding the incompatibility of peripheral parenteral nutrition solution and midazolam injection for intravenous sedation. FUJITA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2021; 7:35-40. [PMID: 35111542 PMCID: PMC8749535 DOI: 10.20407/fmj.2020-005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We have observed white turbidity when a midazolam injection is administered from a lateral tube during the administration of a peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) solution. The aim of the current study was to determine how to avoid compound changes when co-administering a midazolam injection and a PPN solution. METHODS Midazolam solutions were prepared by diluting a midazolam injection with a 5% glucose intravenous infusion. We examined the formulation of the midazolam injection and a PPN solution at the concentrations used in a clinical setting for changes in appearance, pH, and midazolam content in test tubes and during administration conditions. RESULTS With a 1/4.8 dilution of midazolam in undiluted solution, clouding occurred. A strong correlation was revealed between the midazolam content as measured through high-performance liquid chromatography and the mixture's midazolam concentration (R2=0.9918). The capture rate of midazolam infused with PPN solution was 91.0% at a 1/6 dilution, whereas it decreased to <90% at a 1/4.8 dilution. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that the administration of a midazolam injection solution diluted by ≥6-fold with glucose solution or saline from a side tube during the administration of a PPN solution did not cause changes in composition.
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- Akihiko Futamura
- Department of Pharmacy, Fujita Health University Nanakuri Memorial
Hospital, Tsu, Mie, Japan,Department of Surgery and Palliative Medicine, Fujita Health University, School of
Medicine, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Palliative Medicine, Fujita Health University, School of
Medicine, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Regulatory Science for Evaluation & Development of
Pharmaceuticals & Devices, Faculty of Medical Technology, School of Medical Sciences,
Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujita Health University Nanakuri Memorial
Hospital, Tsu, Mie, Japan,Department of Surgery and Palliative Medicine, Fujita Health University, School of
Medicine, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Fujita Health University Nanakuri Memorial
Hospital, Tsu, Mie, Japan
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Wiegert EVM, Padilha PDC, Peres WAF. Performance of Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) in Patients With Advanced Cancer in Palliative Care. Nutr Clin Pract 2017; 32:675-681. [DOI: 10.1177/0884533617725071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Institute of Nutrition Josué de Castro, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Institute of Nutrition Josué de Castro, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Fuhrman MP, Herrmann VM. Bridging the Continuum: Nutrition Support in Palliative and Hospice Care. Nutr Clin Pract 2017; 21:134-41. [PMID: 16556923 DOI: 10.1177/0115426506021002134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Clinicians and patients in today's technically focused healthcare environment are often faced with decisions of what should be done vs what could be done. The decision to provide or not provide nutrition support during palliative care and hospice care requires an understanding of and respect for patient wishes, an appreciation for the expectations of the patient and family, and open and effective communication. There can be confusion and disagreement concerning what nutrition therapies should be continued and which ones stopped. These decisions can be facilitated by answering the question: When do the burdens of nutrition support outweigh the benefit to the patient? The patient, family members, and healthcare providers should openly discuss and agree upon the goals of nutrition support during palliative care and hospice care.
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Dy SM. Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition in Terminally Ill Cancer Patients: A Review of the Literature. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2016; 23:369-77. [PMID: 17060304 DOI: 10.1177/1049909106292167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Many terminally ill patients who are able to eat appear to be eating less than they should, losing weight, and becoming malnourished, and many others develop difficulties with eating. These symptoms and signs are usually a marker of advanced cancer, rather than the cause of decreasing functional status, and providing supplemental nutrition rarely changes the course of the disease. This article reviews evidence on issues relevant to enteral and parenteral nutrition in patients with advanced cancer, including benefits, risks, and discomforts; how these types of nutrition are used and perceived, and how decisions are made; and how decision-making might be improved.
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- Sydney Morss Dy
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA.
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Higashiguchi T, Ikegaki J, Sobue K, Tamura Y, Nakajima N, Futamura A, Miyashita M, Mori N, Inui A, Ohta K, Hosokawa T. Guidelines for parenteral fluid management for terminal cancer patients. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2016; 46:986-992. [DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyw105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2016] [Revised: 05/11/2016] [Accepted: 07/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Nakajima N. Characteristics of Oral Problems and Effects of Oral Care in Terminally Ill Patients With Cancer. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2016; 34:430-434. [PMID: 26903536 DOI: 10.1177/1049909116633063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Various distresses appear in the terminal stage of cancer. Oral problems including dry mouth, stomatitis and candidiasis are one of the important problems which should be resolved. The purpose of this study was to investigate oral problems in this stage and improvement of dry mouth by oral care. METHODS The study subjects were consecutive terminally ill cancer patients admitted over the past 2 years. Patients were divided based on the status of oral food intake into good oral food intake group (≥30%) and poor oral food intake group. The following 3 items were retrospectively investigated: 1) The incidences of these oral problems, 2) Severity of dry mouth and complication with other oral problems, 3) Improvement of dry mouth using standard oral care by nursing staff and specialist oral care including dentists as needed. RESULTS There were 115 and 158 patients in good and poor oral intake groups, respectively. 1) The incidences of dry mouth, stomatitis, and candidiasis were significantly higher in poor oral intake group ( p < 0.001). 2) Severe cases of dry mouth (Grade-2&3) were noted in 20.0% and 64.8% in good and poor oral intake groups, respectively ( p < 0.0001). Candidiasis complication rate was significantly higher in poor oral intake group ( p = 0.0002). 3) The rate of dry mouth improvement by oral care was 100% in Grade-1, 86% in Grade-2 and 81% in Grade-3. CONCLUSION Oral problems occur in many of terminally ill cancer patients. Accurate diagnosis of oral problems and corresponding appropriate interventions are important for improving quality of end-of-life care.
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- Nobuhisa Nakajima
- 1 Department of Palliative Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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Medium-chain triglycerides/long-chain triglycerides versus long-chain triglycerides in treatment of cancer patients with major body mass loss. Survival in patients with refractory cachexia. GASTROENTEROLOGY REVIEW 2016; 11:181-186. [PMID: 27713780 PMCID: PMC5047964 DOI: 10.5114/pg.2016.57734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2015] [Accepted: 05/11/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Introduction Currently there are no established guidelines regarding the use of long-chain triglycerides (LCT) vs. medium-chain triglycerides medium-chain triglycerides (MCT)/long-chain triglycerides (LCT) in total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Severe malnutrition of patients with refractory cachexia (RC) often causes their disqualification from invasive methods of treatment thus decreasing their quality of life and survival time. Aim To compare the changes in nutritional state of patients with RC receiving PN with LCT and LCT/MCT lipid emulsions and to assess the influence of enteral nutrition on their survival time. Material and methods The study group comprised of 50 patients (23 female, 27 male) with a median age of 66 years. Refractory cachexia was diagnosed in them due to dysphagia secondary to solid tumours causing obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract (GT). All patients were qualified for surgical gastrostomy due to contraindications to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. The patients were randomly assigned into one of two groups and perioperatively received either LCT or LCT/MCT. Blood samples were collected four times and tested for: total protein, albumin, prealbumin, and C-reactive protein concentration. Patients received Home Enteral Nutrition after discharge from hospital. Results Changes in nutritional status parameters were similar among patients receiving lipid emulsions LCT vs. MCT/LCT in TPN for 11 days. The mean survival time of all patients operated to gain enteral access to nutrition was 192 ±268 days, and the median survival was 98 days. Conclusions Regarding the short-term TPN, the results of the study do not demonstrate any superiority of MCT/LCT lipid emulsions over LCT, or vice versa. The inability to eat significantly accelerates unintended body mass loss among patients with RC. Disqualification from invasive treatment options deprives some patients of the benefits they might have obtained from the surgical access to GT and enteral nutrition.
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Pazart L, Cretin E, Grodard G, Cornet C, Mathieu-Nicot F, Bonnetain F, Mercier M, Cuynet P, Bouleuc C, Aubry R. Parenteral nutrition at the palliative phase of advanced cancer: the ALIM-K study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2014; 15:370. [PMID: 25248371 PMCID: PMC4247729 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2014] [Accepted: 09/09/2014] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Malnutrition is a common complication in patients at the palliative stage of cancer. During the curative phase of cancer, optimal enteral or parenteral nutrition intake can reduce morbidity and mortality, and improve quality of life. When the main goal of treatment becomes palliative, introduction of artificial nutrition is controversial. Although scientific societies do not recommend the introduction of artificial nutrition in all cases of malnutrition, especially in hypophagic patients if their life expectancy is shorter than 2 months, considerable differences in the use of parenteral nutrition in nonsurgical oncology practice are noted around the world. One explanation is a paucity of well-conducted randomized controlled trials in these situations, and consequently, the risk/benefit ratio of parenteral nutrition and its impact on quality of life in palliative care remains uncertain. METHODS/DESIGN The ALIM-K study is a French national multicenter randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of parenteral nutrition, versus an exclusive oral-feeding supply, on the quality of life of malnourished patients who have a functional digestive tube and who are at the palliative phase of advanced cancer with a life expectancy of more than 2 months. DISCUSSION This article presents the methodologic options chosen for our study, and in particular, the choice of the Zelen method of randomization, the definition of the main end point (quality of life), the choice of comparator (oral feeding), and the inclusion criteria (life expectancy of more than 2 months), which are all critical points in building a randomized controlled trial in the setting of palliative care. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study was registered with the clinical trials database ClinicalTrials.gov on May 27, 2014, under the number NCT02151214.
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- Lionel Pazart
- />Inserm CIC 1431, CHRU de Besançon, Besançon, France
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- />Inserm CIC 1431, CHRU de Besançon, Besançon, France
- />Département douleur – Soins palliatifs, CHRU de Besançon, Besançon, France
- />Espace Ethique Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Franche-Comté, France
- />Laboratoire Logiques de l’Agir EA 2274, Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- />Inserm CIC 1431, CHRU de Besançon, Besançon, France
- />Département douleur – Soins palliatifs, CHRU de Besançon, Besançon, France
- />Espace Ethique Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Franche-Comté, France
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- />Inserm CIC 1431, CHRU de Besançon, Besançon, France
- />Département douleur – Soins palliatifs, CHRU de Besançon, Besançon, France
- />Espace Ethique Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Franche-Comté, France
- />Laboratoire EA 3188 de psychologie de Besançon, Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- />Plateforme « Qualité de vie et cancer », Besançon, France
- />EA 3181, Université de Franche-Comté, Franche-Comté, France
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- />Plateforme « Qualité de vie et cancer », Besançon, France
- />EA 3181, Université de Franche-Comté, Franche-Comté, France
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- />Laboratoire EA 3188 de psychologie de Besançon, Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- />Département de soins de support et de soins palliatifs, Institut Curie, Paris, France
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- />Inserm CIC 1431, CHRU de Besançon, Besançon, France
- />Département douleur – Soins palliatifs, CHRU de Besançon, Besançon, France
- />Espace Ethique Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Franche-Comté, France
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Piot E, Leheup BF, Goetz C, Quilliot D, Niemier JY, Wary B, Ducrocq X. Caregivers Confronted With the Withdrawal of Artificial Nutrition at the End of Life: Prevalence of and Reasons for Experienced Difficulties. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2014; 32:732-7. [PMID: 24928836 DOI: 10.1177/1049909114539037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Withdrawing artificial nutrition in palliative care is an issue that often leads to ethical dilemmas among health care providers, despite clinical guidelines. OBJECTIVES To describe the experience of health care providers confronted with the withdrawing of artificial nutrition at the end of life and identifying the factors related to the level of ethical dilemmas. METHODS Cross-sectional survey questionnaire of all the nurses and nurses' aides working in medicine, surgery, and palliative care departments of a regional hospital and who have already been confronted with the withdrawal of artificial nutrition. RESULTS Of 818 questionnaires sent, 274 were returned (response rate 33.5%); 60% (163) of the care providers who responded were involved in withdrawing artificial nutrition at the end of life. Among these, 42 (25.8%) had always or often been affected with ethical dilemmas, and 97 (60%) responded that withdrawing artificial nutrition had always or often been preceded by a multidisciplinary discussion. Items significantly associated with a high level of ethical dilemmas were (1) existence of differences in opinion within the health care team, (2) lack of information regarding the indication of the withdrawal of artificial nutrition, (3) feeling uncomfortable with the patient and his or her relatives, (4) guilt, (5) feeling of abandonment of care, and (6) uneasiness. CONCLUSION Health care providers seem to have a lack of information and consensus regarding the withdrawal of artificial nutrition at the end of life. The ethical dimension of withdrawing artificial nutrition in palliative care has a strong impact on care providers, regardless of the circumstances of the withdrawal.
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- Elise Piot
- Palliative Care Department, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital, Hayange, France
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- Palliative Care Department, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital, Hayange, France
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- Clinical Research Support Unit, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital, Metz, France
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- Nutrition department, Nancy University Hospital, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Geriatric department, Nancy University Hospital, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Palliative Care Department, Bernard Wary, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital, Metz, France
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- Department of Neurology, Nancy University Hospital, Nancy, France
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Lu Y, Carey S. Translating Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines Into a Summary of Recommendations for the Nutrition Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers. Nutr Clin Pract 2014; 29:518-525. [DOI: 10.1177/0884533614532501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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- University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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Leheup BF, Piot E, Goetz C, Quilliot D, Niemier JY, Wary B, Ducrocq X. Withdrawal of Artificial Nutrition. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2014; 32:401-6. [DOI: 10.1177/1049909114522688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Context: In spite of the existence of clinical guidelines and a legal framework in France, the withdrawal of artificial nutrition (AN) in palliative care remains a difficult situation for caregivers who are confronted with this reality. Objectives: To describe the perception of caregivers on the withdrawal of AN and to compare this perception between caregivers who have already been confronted with this situation and those who have not. Methods: Cross-sectional survey questionnaire of nurses and nurses’ aides (n = 274) working in medicine, surgery, and palliative care departments of a regional hospital. Results: Of the caregivers, 59.5% declared having been confronted with the withdrawal of AN in their professional practice. This was associated with a better perception by these caregivers even if their knowledge on the criteria to be considered in the decision was not significantly modified. Conclusion: The coherence of the withdrawal of AN with the personal beliefs of the caregivers, already high in the absence of being confronted with this practice, is better among caregivers who have been confronted with this situation. The lack of information perceived by caregivers should prompt us to develop additional training on the withdrawal of AN, its objectives, and its clinical consequences.
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- Benoît F. Leheup
- Palliative Care Department, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital, Metz, France
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- Palliative Care Department, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital, Metz, France
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- Clinical Research Support Unit, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital, Metz, France
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- Nutrition Department, Nancy University Hospital, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France
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- Geriatrics Department, Nancy University Hospital, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France
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- Palliative Care Department, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital, Metz, France
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- Department of Neurology, Nancy University Hospital, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France
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Fritzson A, Tavelin B, Axelsson B. Association between parenteral fluids and symptoms in hospital end-of-life care: an observational study of 280 patients. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2013; 5:160-8. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2013-000501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2013] [Accepted: 10/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Shaw C. Nutrition and Palliative Care. Nutr Cancer 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/9781118788707.ch10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Crenn P, Bouteloup C, Michallet M, Senesse P. Nutrition chez le patient adulte atteint de cancer : place de la nutrition artificielle dans la prise en charge des patients atteints de cancer. NUTR CLIN METAB 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nupar.2012.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PREVOST V, GRACH MC. Nutritional support and quality of life in cancer patients undergoing palliative care. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2012; 21:581-90. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2012.01363.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Thomas RE, Wilson D, Sheps S. A literature review of randomized controlled trials of the organization of care at the end of life. Can J Aging 2011; 25:271-93. [PMID: 17001589 DOI: 10.1353/cja.2007.0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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We searched nine electronic databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about care at the end of life and found 23 RCTs. We assessed their quality using the criteria of the Cochrane Collaboration. The RCTs researched three themes: (a) the effect of providing palliative care through dedicated community teams on quality of life, on the management of symptoms, on satisfaction with care, on the duration of the palliative period, and on place of death; (b) the effects of specific palliative care interventions-advanced planning of care for the end of life, patient-held records, providing quality-of-life data to patients and physicians, grief education for relatives, palliative care education for nurses, and palliative care for patients with dementia; and (c) the costs of palliative compared to conventional care. We identify difficulties in conducting research on palliative care and solutions and discuss future possible research themes.
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- Roger E Thomas
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, T2N 1M7, Canada.
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Muir CI, Linklater GT. A qualitative analysis of the nutritional requirements of palliative care patients. J Hum Nutr Diet 2011; 24:470-8. [PMID: 21733142 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-277x.2011.01182.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The National Health Servive (NHS) Quality Improvement Scotland developed nutritional Clinical Standards to address the problem of malnutrition in hospitals. NHS palliative care units are obliged to incorporate these standards into nutritional aspects of care. The nutritional needs of this patient population are under-researched. The present study aimed to explore patients' views of nutrition, to begin to understand their concerns and to determine whether such standards meet the needs of patients in the palliative care setting. METHODS A qualitative study was conducted in 2009 in an NHS Palliative Care Unit. Six inpatients were involved in one-to-one interviews, which were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. The transcripts were subject to qualitative data analysis in accordance with a previous framework. RESULTS A recurring theme that emerged was that of change and uncertainty. Four main areas subject to change were: disease state, symptoms, oral dietary intake and weight. Each change could exert control over, or be controlled by, the patient. When patients were eventually unable to exert control, they accepted the change, either willingly or enforced, thereby unintentionally setting their own targets. CONCLUSIONS The present study enables a deeper understanding of the concerns that palliative care patients have regarding their oral dietary intake and weight. Their 'malnutrition' not only refers to physical malnutrition alone, but also incorporates psychological and social 'malnutrition'. When applying standards or protocols regarding nutritional care, these wider issues must be taken into account to meet patients' nutritional needs.
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Bower M, Jones W, Vessels B, Scoggins C, Martin R. Role of esophageal stents in the nutrition support of patients with esophageal malignancy. Nutr Clin Pract 2010; 25:244-9. [PMID: 20581317 DOI: 10.1177/0884533610368710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Endoluminal stents are commonly used for palliative treatment of dysphagia in patients with advanced esophageal malignancies. The most frequently used esophageal stents are self-expanding metal stents. Removable self-expanding plastic stents have recently been used in the management of esophageal cancer patients treated with curative intent. Esophageal stents effectively alleviate dysphagia in most patients, and stent placement is associated with a low rate of complications. This article reviews the use of self-expanding esophageal stents in patients with esophageal cancer. Nutrition considerations following stent placement are addressed.
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- Matthew Bower
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, and James Graham Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville, 315 East Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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Yamagishi A, Morita T, Miyashita M, Sato K, Tsuneto S, Shima Y. The care strategy for families of terminally ill cancer patients who become unable to take nourishment orally: recommendations from a nationwide survey of bereaved family members' experiences. J Pain Symptom Manage 2010; 40:671-83. [PMID: 20800425 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2010.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2009] [Revised: 02/24/2010] [Accepted: 02/25/2010] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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CONTEXT Anorexia is one of the most common symptoms in terminally ill cancer patients and causes considerable distress for both patients and their families. OBJECTIVES The primary aims of the present study were to clarify the level of the family-perceived emotional distress and necessity for improvement in professional practice when a relative becomes unable to take nourishment orally and explore the determinants of these outcomes. The ultimate aim was to develop an effective care strategy for family members of terminally ill cancer patients who become unable to take nourishment orally. METHODS A cross-sectional anonymous nationwide survey was conducted involving 662 bereaved family members of cancer patients who had been admitted to 95 palliative care units throughout Japan. RESULTS A total of 452 bereaved family members returned the questionnaires (effective response rate, 68%). Overall, 80% of family members experienced the situation where a terminally ill relative became unable to take nourishment orally. The reported level of family-perceived emotional distress was very distressing (38%) and distressing (33%). Responses to the family-perceived necessity for improvement in professional practice they received were much improvement needed (4%), considerable improvement needed (10%), and some improvement needed (46%). The independent determinants of a high level of family perceived emotional distress were a sense of helplessness and guilt, and belief that dehydration causes profound distress for dying patients. Independent determinants of a high level of family-perceived necessity for improvement in professional practice were a sense of helplessness and guilt, experience that health care providers did not pay enough attention to family members' concerns, and insufficient relief of the patient's symptoms. CONCLUSION A considerable number of family members experienced high levels of emotional distress when a terminally ill cancer patient became unable to take nourishment orally, and many perceived a necessity for improvement in professional practice they received. A recommended care strategy includes the following four major domains: 1) relieving the family members' sense of helplessness and guilt, 2) providing up-to-date information about hydration and nutrition at the end of life, 3) understanding family members' concerns and providing emotional support, and 4) relieving the patient's symptoms. Further research is needed to evaluate the effects of this care strategy on family members' outcomes, including clinical studies to obtain more accurate understanding of the symptomatic effects of hydration and nutrition in terminally ill cancer patients.
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- Akemi Yamagishi
- Department of Adult Nursing/Palliative Care Nursing, School of Health Sciences and Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
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Madhok BM, Yeluri S, Haigh K, Burton A, Broadhead T, Jayne DG. Parenteral nutrition for patients with advanced ovarian malignancy. J Hum Nutr Diet 2010; 24:187-91. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-277x.2010.01127.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Arends J, Zuercher G, Dossett A, Fietkau R, Hug M, Schmid I, Shang E, Zander A. Non-surgical oncology - Guidelines on Parenteral Nutrition, Chapter 19. GERMAN MEDICAL SCIENCE : GMS E-JOURNAL 2009; 7:Doc09. [PMID: 20049066 PMCID: PMC2795366 DOI: 10.3205/000068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2009] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Reduced nutritional state is associated with unfavourable outcomes and a lower quality of life in patients with malignancies. Patients with active tumour disease frequently have insufficient food intake. The resting energy expenditure in cancer patients can be increased, decreased, or remain unchanged compared to predicted values. Tumours may result in varying degrees of systemic pro-inflammatory processes with secondary effects on all significant metabolic pathways. Therapeutic objectives are to stabilise nutritional state with oral/enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition (PN) and thus to prevent or reduce progressive weight loss. The maintenance or improvement of quality of life, and the increase in the effectiveness and a reduction in the side-effects of antitumor therapy are further objectives. Indications for PN in tumour patients are essentially identical to those in patients with benign illnesses, with preference given to oral or enteral nutrition when feasible. A combined nutritional concept is preferred if oral or enteral nutrition are possible but not sufficient. There are generally no accepted standards for ideal energy and nutrient intakes in oncological patients, particularly when exclusive artificial nutrition is administered. The use of PN as a general accompaniment to radiotherapy or chemotherapy is not indicated, but PN is indicated in chronic severe radiogenic enteritis or after allogenic transplantation with pronounced mucositis or GvH-related gastrointestinal damage for prolonged periods, with particular attention to increased risk of bleeding and infection. No PN is necessary in the terminal phase.
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- J Arends
- Dept. of Medical Oncology, Tumour Biology Center, University of Freiburg, Germany
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August DA, Huhmann MB. A.S.P.E.N. clinical guidelines: nutrition support therapy during adult anticancer treatment and in hematopoietic cell transplantation. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2009; 33:472-500. [PMID: 19713551 DOI: 10.1177/0148607109341804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 309] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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- David Allen August
- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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Yamagishi A, Tanaka F, Morita T. Artificial hydration therapy for terminally ill cancer patients: a nurse-education intervention. J Pain Symptom Manage 2009; 38:358-64. [PMID: 19735900 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2008.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2007] [Revised: 10/07/2008] [Accepted: 10/15/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The Japanese Society of Palliative Medicine has developed a clinical guideline to minimize the large variation in clinical practice of artificial hydration therapy for terminally ill cancer patients. The primary aim of this preliminary study was to explore the effects of a five-hour interactive workshop based on the guideline of nurses' knowledge, confidence, self-reported practice, and nurse-perceived usefulness. The study was designed as a pre-post anonymous questionnaire survey. The nurses attended a five-hour interactive workshop based on the guideline and were asked to complete a questionnaire before and after the workshop. The outcome measures were: nurses' knowledge (13 items; the total number of correct answers was defined as the Knowledge score), confidence in caring for terminally ill cancer patients with reduced oral intake (a single Likert-type scale from 1="not confident at all" to 7="very confident"), and self-reported practice (nine items assessing the degree to which nurses think they would perform more frequently recommended practices described in the guideline after the workshop). Of the 81 nurses who participated in this workshop, we obtained consent from 76 to complete the questionnaire. The Knowledge score significantly increased after the intervention from 7.7+/-2.3 to 11+/-1.4 (P<0.001), and the Confidence score significantly increased from 3.1+/-1.2 to 3.8+/-1.1 (P<0.001). More than 80% of the nurses reported they would perform six of nine recommended practices after the workshop. The percentages of nurses who evaluated this workshop as "useful" or "very useful" were: 84% (to know the medical indications of artificial hydration therapy), 89% (to know the effects of artificial hydration therapy on patient quality of life and survival), 71% (to know the physiology of appetite loss and cancer cachexia), 83% (to know how to provide nursing care), and 91% (to know ethical principles). Based on these results, it is possible that a five-hour interactive workshop on artificial hydration therapy, based on the clinical guideline of the Japanese Society of Palliative Medicine, improves nurses' knowledge, confidence, and self-reported practices. The workshop was generally perceived as useful for nurses. Nationwide dissemination of the guideline with interactive workshop education for nurses, in combination with physicians, is a promising method for improving the clinical practice of artificial hydration therapy for terminally ill cancer patients.
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- Akemi Yamagishi
- Department of Adult Nursing/Palliative Care Nursing, School of Health Sciences and Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Orrevall Y, Tishelman C, Permert J, Cederholm T. The use of artificial nutrition among cancer patients enrolled in palliative home care services. Palliat Med 2009; 23:556-64. [PMID: 19477887 DOI: 10.1177/0269216309105811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In this study, patients' views and experiences of using home artificial nutrition, and factors associated with use of home parenteral nutrition (HPN) were investigated. Structured telephone interviews with 620 cancer patients enrolled in 21 palliative home care services were analysed. HPN was more common (11%) than home enteral tube feeding (HETF, 3%). Home artificial nutrition (including HPN and HETF) was usually introduced more than four months before death. Three of four HPN recipients also had oral food intake. HPN use was associated with eating difficulties, nausea/vomiting, and fatigue rather than gastrointestinal problems per se. HETF was generally used for patients with problems related to oesophagus and head and neck tumours. In conclusion the results suggest that, contrary to existing guidelines, HPN is used to supplement oral intake, and not only for patients with a non-functioning gastrointestinal tract.
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- Y Orrevall
- Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Practice Paper of the American Dietetic Association: Home Care—Opportunities for Food and Nutrition Professionals. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 109:1092-100. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jada.2009.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Predicting Factors in the Last Week of Survival in Elderly Patients with Terminal Cancer: A Prospective Study in Southern Taiwan. J Formos Med Assoc 2009; 108:231-9. [DOI: 10.1016/s0929-6646(09)60057-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Morita T, Bito S, Koyama H, Uchitomi Y, Adachi I. Development of a National Clinical Guideline for Artificial Hydration Therapy for Terminally Ill Patients with Cancer. J Palliat Med 2007; 10:770-80. [PMID: 17592989 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2006.0254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although differences in physician practices of artificial hydration therapy for terminally ill patients with cancer can cause unnecessary suffering from overhyrdration or underhydration of patients, no clinical guideline is available in Japan. This paper illustrates a summary of a nationwide project to construct a clinical guideline for artificial hydration therapy. METHODS The Japanese Society of Palliative Medicine constructed a national multidisciplinary committee to develop a clinical guideline for artificial hydration therapy for terminally ill patients with cancer, using evidence-based and formal consensus-building methods with the Delphi technique. RESULTS After systematic literature review, three sequential sessions of discussion using the Delphi method, and an external review, a clinical guideline was established. This guideline includes general recommendations, specific recommendations (31 recommendations for medical aspects, 9 recommendations for nursing, and 7 recommendations for ethics), background descriptions, case examples, communication examples, a complete reference list, and structured abstracts of all relevant original articles. CONCLUSION The Japanese Society of Palliative Medicine constructed a clinical guideline for artificial hydration therapy for terminally ill patients with cancer, using evidence-based and formal consensus-building methods. The clinical efficacy of this guideline should be tested in the future.
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- Tatsuya Morita
- Department of Palliative and Supportive Care, Palliative Care Team, Seirei Hospice, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan.
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Marín Caro MM, Laviano A, Pichard C. Nutritional intervention and quality of life in adult oncology patients. Clin Nutr 2007; 26:289-301. [PMID: 17368656 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2007.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 166] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2006] [Revised: 01/10/2007] [Accepted: 01/17/2007] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The evaluation of quality of life (QoL) assesses patients' well-being by taking into account physical, psychological and social conditions. Cancer and its treatment result in severe biochemical and physiological alterations associated with a deterioration of QoL. These metabolic changes lead to decreased food intake and promote wasting. Cancer-related malnutrition can evolve to cancer cachexia due to complex interactions between pro-inflammatory cytokines and host metabolism. Beside and beyond the physical and the metabolic effects of cancer, patients often suffer as well from psychological distress, including depression. Depending on the type of cancer treatment (either curative or palliative) and on patients' clinical conditions and nutritional status, adequate and patient-tailored nutritional intervention should be prescribed (diet counselling, oral supplementation, enteral or total parenteral nutrition). Such an approach, which should be started as early as possible, can reduce or even reverse their poor nutritional status, improve their performance status and consequently their QoL. Nutritional intervention accompanying curative treatment has an additional and specific role, which is to increase the tolerance and response to the oncology treatment, decrease the rate of complications and possibly reduce morbidity by optimizing the balance between energy expenditure and food intake. In palliative care, nutritional support aims at improving patient's QoL by controlling symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and pain related to food intake and postponing loss of autonomy. The literature review supports that nutritional care should be integrated into the global oncology care because of its significant contribution to QoL. Furthermore, the assessment of QoL should be part of the evaluation of any nutritional support to optimize its adequacy to the patient's needs and expectations.
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Oh DY, Kim JH, Lee SH, Kim DW, Im SA, Kim TY, Heo DS, Bang YJ, Kim NK. Artificial nutrition and hydration in terminal cancer patients: the real and the ideal. Support Care Cancer 2006; 15:631-636. [PMID: 17102940 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-006-0184-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2006] [Accepted: 10/10/2006] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To better understand current practice relating to artificial nutrition/hydration in terminal cancer patients, we enrolled terminal cancer patients who were admitted at Seoul National University Boramae Hospital for supportive care only and who died with a duration of hospital stay to death of more than 1 week between 2003 and 2004. We detailed oral intake and intravenous nutrition/hydration status on admission, 1 week after admission, and 2 days before death. Administered calories and changes in these according to time and "DNR" (do-not-resuscitate) status were noted. RESULTS Of the total 165 patients, oral intake was possible in 84 patients (50.9%) on admission, in 79 patients (47.8%) on 1 week after admission, and in 29 patients (17.5%) 2 days before death (p < 0.01). Intravenous nutrition/hydration was administered to 133 patients (80.6%) on admission, to 125 patients (75.7%) at 1 week, and to 137 patients (83.0%) 2 days before death (p = 0.7). The calories administered to the patient by oral intake were 393 kcal on admission, 353 kcal 1 week after admission, and 89 kcal 2 days before death. In addition, the calories delivered by intravenous fluid were 369, 386 and 465 kcal, respectively. Near to death, calories by oral intake continuously reduced (p < 0.01) and intravenous calories continuously increased (p = 0.04), but total administered calories reduced (p = 0.03). Intravenous nutrition/hydration stopped after the attainment of the advance directive of DNR in 9% of patients. CONCLUSION This study showed the high prevalence of artificial nutrition/hydration, especially intravenous infusion, in Korean terminal cancer patients compared with situation in other countries. More studies are needed to verify the efficacy of artificial nutrition/hydration in terminal cancer patients.
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- Do Youn Oh
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 28 Yongon-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744, South Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 28 Yongon-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 28 Yongon-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 28 Yongon-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 28 Yongon-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 28 Yongon-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 28 Yongon-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 28 Yongon-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 28 Yongon-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744, South Korea
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Cancer metastases (spread to distant organs from the primary tumor site) signify systemic, progressive, and essentially incurable malignant disease. Anorexia and wasting develop continuously throughout the course of incurable cancer. Overall, in Westernized countries nearly exactly half of current cancer diagnoses end in cure and the other half end in death; thus, cancer-associated cachexia has a high prevalence. The pathophysiology of cancer-associated cachexia has two principal components: a failure of food intake and a systemic hypermetabolism/hypercatabolism syndrome. The superimposed metabolic changes result in a rate of depletion of physiological reserves of energy and protein that is greater than would be expected based on the prevailing level of food intake. These features indicate a need for nutritional support, metabolic management, and a clear appreciation of the context of life-limiting illness.
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- Vickie E Baracos
- Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 1Z2.
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Labori KJ, Hjermstad MJ, Wester T, Buanes T, Loge JH. Symptom profiles and palliative care in advanced pancreatic cancer: a prospective study. Support Care Cancer 2006; 14:1126-33. [PMID: 16601947 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-006-0067-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2005] [Accepted: 03/15/2006] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To describe prospectively the prevalence and severity of disease-related symptoms, quality of life (QOL) and need for palliative care in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS Fifty-one patients treated for advanced pancreatic cancer filled in the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS) for symptom registration and the EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-PAN26 quality of life questionnaires at first contact (baseline) and the ESAS in the following consultations. Need for palliative interventions were registered. RESULTS Of the 22 women and 29 men (mean age, 62 years), 20 had locally unresectable cancer, 19 had metastatic disease, and 12 had recurrent disease after curative resection. Forty-six patients died during follow-up (median survival, 99 days). At baseline, patients reported significantly impaired QOL on nine of 15 scales/items (p<0.01) relative to the general population. Fatigue, loss of appetite, and impaired sense of well-being were the most troublesome symptoms on the ESAS, measured to 4.4(+/-2.8)/5.3(+/-2.3), 4.4(+/-3.2)/5.9(+/-2.7), and 4.0(+/-2.9)/4.6(+/-2.7) (mean+/-SD) at baseline and 8 weeks before death, respectively. Forty-four of the 51 (86%) initial consultations and 107 (58%) of the 185 follow-ups (124 clinical and 61 phone-calls) resulted in palliative care interventions, most frequently changes in opioid or laxative medication and dietary advice. CONCLUSIONS Patients with advanced pancreatic cancer develop several distressing symptoms. ESAS was useful for assessment of symptom prevalence and intensity and is a clinically adequate method for symptom control. A multidisciplinary approach is necessary for the best palliation of symptoms at the time of diagnosis and during follow-up.
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- Knut Jørgen Labori
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Ullevaal University Hospital HF, Oslo, Norway.
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Malnutrition from anorexia and reduced nutrient intake is common in patients with cancer. Abnormalities in gastrointestinal function caused by the tumor or treatment of the tumor may be direct causes for nutrition challenges. However, other patients may present with cancer cachexia, a wasting syndrome characterized by weight loss, anorexia, early satiety, progressive debilitation, and malnutrition that results in a greater risk of organ dysfunction and death. Changes in host metabolism and energy expenditure are thought to contribute to the development of cachexia, although this relationship is not clear. There is evidence that the etiology of these metabolic changes may be mediated by a neurohormonal response stimulated by the tumor. Because a single cause for these metabolic abnormalities has not been identified, several approaches to treatment of cancer cachexia have been reported. After correction of any underlying gastrointestinal abnormalities, single nutrients or other pharmacologic agents have been used in an attempt to favorably affect appetite or counter metabolic abnormalities that cause inefficient nutrient use. A variety of agents have been studied for their positive effects on appetite, including progestational agents, glucocorticoids, cannabinoids, cyproheptadine, olanzapine, and mirtazapine. Other agents have been investigated for their anti-inflammatory properties, including thalidomide, pentoxyphylline, melatonin, and omega-3 fatty acids. Anabolic agents such as testosterone derivatives have been investigated as well. The decision to treat symptoms of cancer cachexia should be based on the patient's desires and current medical condition. Choice of the most appropriate agent to treat unintentional weight loss in patients with cancer should include consideration of effects on appetite, weight, quality of life, and risk of adverse effects according to current evidence-based medicine, and cost and availability of the agent.
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- Todd W Mattox
- Nutrition Support Team, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612-9497, USA.
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In patients with gastrointestinal malignancies, i.e. cancers of the stomach, colon, liver, biliary tract or pancreas, progressive undernutrition can be regularly observed during the course of illness. Undernutrition significantly affects the patients' quality of life, morbidity and survival. Pathogenetically, two different causes are relevant in the development of undernutrition in patients with gastrointestinal cancer. One cause is reduced nutritional intake. This condition is referred to as anorexia and can be worsened by the side effects of cancer therapy. The other cause is the release of endogenous transmitters and/or other products of the tumour leading to the cachexia syndrome, which is characterized by loss of body weight, negative nitrogen balance and fatigue. Cancer anorexia and cancer cachexia may have synergistic negative effects in affecting the patients' status. In this review, current nutritional support strategies with respect to different clinically relevant situations are described. An algorithm of the treatment strategies, including dietetic counselling, oral supplements, enteral and parenteral nutritional support is given. One focus is the approach of nutrition-focused patient care, which shows promising results. In addition, the possibilities of pharmacological intervention are discussed.
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- J Ockenga
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology, Charité-University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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Duerksen DR, Ting E, Thomson P, McCurdy K, Linscer J, Larsen-Celhar S, Brennenstuhl E. Is there a role for TPN in terminally ill patients with bowel obstruction? Nutrition 2004; 20:760-3. [PMID: 15325683 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2004.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE There is controversy regarding the use of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in individuals with metastatic malignancies. The objective of this study was to determine whether a subgroup of patients with intestinal obstruction would benefit from support with TPN. METHODS A retrospective review of patients considered for home TPN by a regionalized home TPN program was conducted RESULTS Over a 6-y period, nine patients with primary gastrointestinal malignancy and metastatic intestinal obstruction were identified. There was a variable survival rate of 27 to 433 d. Survival rate longer than 60 d was noted in six of nine patients. Most patients had no direct TPN-related complications, but one patient had significant morbidity related to venous thrombosis and line sepsis. There were no nutritional predictors of prolonged survival rate with TPN. TPN was continued until death in six of nine patients. CONCLUSION Patients with small bowel obstruction and metastatic malignancy may benefit from TPN as demonstrated by prolonged survival rate longer than 60 d. There are no clear predictors of who will benefit from TPN, and each case should be considered individually, with the potential risks and benefits discussed with the family and primary caregivers. Future studies should address the effect of TPN on quality of life of the patient and their caregivers.
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