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Beichmann B, Henriksen C, Paur I, Paulsen MM. Barriers and facilitators of improved nutritional support for patients newly diagnosed with cancer: a pre-implementation study. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:815. [PMID: 39010098 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-11288-2] [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: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Disease-related malnutrition affects a significant number of patients with cancer and poses a major social problem worldwide. Despite both global and national guidelines to prevent and treat malnutrition, the prevalence is high, ranging from 20 to 70% in all patients with cancer. This study aimed to explore the current practice of nutritional support for patients with cancer at a large university hospital in Norway and to explore potential barriers and facilitators of the intervention in the Green Approach to Improved Nutritional support for patients with cancer (GAIN), prior to implementation in a clinical setting. METHODS The study used individual interviews and a focus group discussion to collect data. Study participants included different healthcare professionals and patients with cancer treated at a nutrition outpatient clinic. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) was used to guide the thematic data analysis. RESULTS Barriers connected to the current nutritional support were limited resources and undefined roles concerning responsibility for providing nutritional support among healthcare professionals. Facilitators included a desire for change regarding the current nutritional practice. The GAIN intervention was perceived as feasible for patients and healthcare professionals. Potential barriers included limited knowledge of technology, lack of motivation among patients, and a potential added burden experienced by the participating patients. CONCLUSIONS The identification of the potential barriers and facilitators of the current nutritional support to patients with cancer will be used to plan the implementation of improved nutritional support in a randomized controlled trial for patients with cancer prior to clinical implementation. The current findings may be of value to others trying to implement either or both nutritional support and digital application tools in a clinical healthcare setting. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was registered in the National Institutes of Health Clinical trials 08/09/22. The identification code is NCT05544318.
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- Benedicte Beichmann
- Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1110, Blindern, Oslo, 0317, Norway.
- Section for Clinical Nutrition, Department of Clinical Services, Division of Cancer Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1110, Blindern, Oslo, 0317, Norway
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- Norwegian Advisory Unit on Disease-Related Undernutrition, Oslo, Norway
- Section for Clinical Nutrition, Department of Clinical Services, Division of Cancer Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Food Safety, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
- Centre for Sustainable Diets, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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Li Z, Ding X, Chen Y, Keaver L, Champ CE, Fink CL, Lebovits SC, Corroto M, Zhang FF. Review of Nutrition Guidelines and Evidence on Diet and Survival Outcomes for Cancer Survivors: Call for Integrating Nutrition into Oncology Care. J Nutr 2024:S0022-3166(24)00301-8. [PMID: 38797479 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.05.024] [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: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Several organizations have published nutrition guidelines for cancer survivors during and after treatment. This review compared nutrition guidelines for cancer survivors published in the United States for the topics that are covered in the guidelines and evaluated the evidence that these guidelines are based upon. A team of researchers, patient stakeholders, and healthcare providers collectively identified 5 nutrition guidelines for cancer survivors in the United States: the 2022 American Cancer Society Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors, the 2018 American Institute for Cancer Research Cancer Nutrition Guide, the 2022 National Cancer Institute Physician Data Query and Eating Hints, the 2024 National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines for Cancer Survivors, and the 2020 American Society for Clinical Oncology Guidelines. The 5 guidelines cover a comprehensive list of nutrition topics but overall promote to follow those recommendations for cancer prevention. This review also evaluated the current evidence from meta-analyses on dietary patterns and intakes of foods and nutrients in relation to survival outcomes among cancer survivors. Although the evidence on dietary patterns is strong, the evidence on most dietary factors is still limited and the current research was primarily conducted among breast and colorectal cancer survivors. Although nutrition recommendations are available for cancer survivors, practical strategies need to be implemented to integrate nutrition into oncology care and help cancer survivors follow these recommendations. Further research is warranted to provide additional evidence on the role of nutrition in the health outcomes of cancer survivors and guide the development of evidence-based nutrition recommendations. The protocol is registered in PROSPERO: CRD42023429240.
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- Zhongyao Li
- Division of Nutrition Epidemiology and Data Sciences, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Division of Nutrition Epidemiology and Data Sciences, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA, United States; Frances Stern Nutrition Center, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States
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- Division of Nutrition Epidemiology and Data Sciences, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Health and Nutritional Science, Atlantic Technological University Sligo, Sligo, Ireland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Exercise Oncology and Resiliency Center, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Department of Health and Human Kinetics, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH, United States
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- Fear(less) Survivors, Delaware, OH, United States
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- Division of Nutrition Epidemiology and Data Sciences, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA, United States.
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Wang X, Liu X, Gu Z, Li X, Shu Y. Experiences and requirements in nutritional management of patients with esophageal cancer: a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:633. [PMID: 37843658 PMCID: PMC10579144 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-08100-y] [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: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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PURPOSE Nutritional management of patients with esophageal cancer is a significant issue. This systematic review aimed to comprehensively synthesize qualitative research evidence on the experiences and requirements in nutritional management from the perspective of patients with esophageal cancer. METHODS A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies were conducted. Studies written in Chinese or English were retrieved from nine databases, namely, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Embase, CNKI, WanFang, VIP, and SinoMed, from inception to December 23, 2022. After screening the titles, abstracts, and full texts, 19 articles were finally included for quality assessment and meta-synthesis. RESULTS Three comprehensive themes were derived. These were dietary experiences (perception of symptoms and dietary behaviors), emotional experiences (negative and positive emotions), and social support (inappropriate social support and inadequate nutritional management). CONCLUSIONS The experiences and requirements of esophageal cancer patients in terms of nutritional management during treatment and rehabilitation were reviewed and factors influencing nutritional management were discussed. The findings suggested that medical institutions should expedite the development of comprehensive nutritional management systems, create conducive nutritional environmental facilities, and establish interdisciplinary teams to implement personalized comprehensive interventional models for the management of patient nutrition. These steps would maximize the effectiveness of nutritional therapy, promote early patient recovery, and bridge the gap between healthcare professionals and patients in the understanding of nutritional management.
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- Xinwei Wang
- School of Nursing and Public Health, Yangzhou University, 136 Jiangyang Middle Road, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Nursing and Public Health, Yangzhou University, 136 Jiangyang Middle Road, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, 98 Nantong West Road, Yangzhou, 225001, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Nursing and Public Health, Yangzhou University, 136 Jiangyang Middle Road, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, 98 Nantong West Road, Yangzhou, 225001, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Fuhse K. [Weight, nutrition, quality of life-Perspective of oncological patients]. INNERE MEDIZIN (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023:10.1007/s00108-023-01528-8. [PMID: 37221380 DOI: 10.1007/s00108-023-01528-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Nutrition is associated with pleasure and quality of life. The majority of oncological patients experience tumor-associated and treatment-associated nutrition-related symptoms and malnutrition. Consequently, the perception of nutrition during the course of the disease is increasingly more characterized by negative associations, which may persist for years after the end of treatment. This leads to a decreased quality of life, social isolation and a burden for relatives. In contrast, weight loss is initially positively perceived, especially by patients who previously perceived themselves as being overweight, until malnutrition becomes evident and leads to a decreased quality of life. Nutritional counseling can prevent weight loss, relieve adverse side effects, improve the quality of life and reduce mortality. Patients are not aware of this and the German healthcare system lacks structured and firmly established access pathways to nutritional counseling. Therefore, oncological patients need to be informed about the consequences of weight loss at an early stage and low-threshold access to nutritional counseling needs to be comprehensively implemented. Thus, malnutrition can be recognized and treated at an early stage and nutrition can contribute to a higher quality of life as a positively perceived daily activity.
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- Katrin Fuhse
- Klinikum Bremen Mitte, Medizinische Klinik II, St.-Jürgen-Str. 1, 28205, Bremen, Deutschland.
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Li ZY, Ren JY, Zhong JD, Zhang JE. Understanding the supportive care needs among discharged patients with esophageal cancer after esophagectomy: A qualitative study. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2023; 64:102337. [PMID: 37290163 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102337] [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: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Patients with esophageal cancer experience physical and psychosocial difficulties after surgery. Understanding their unmet supportive care needs could help medical staff in providing high quality of care. This study aimed to gain insights into the supportive care needs of discharged patients with esophageal cancer after esophagectomy. METHOD A descriptive qualitative study design was used. A purposive sample of 20 patients was studied using semi-structured interviews. The thematic analysis approach was used to analyze the data. RESULTS Four themes and 14 sub-themes emerged from the analysis: (1) symptom management needs (dysphagia, reflux, fatigue, and other symptoms), (2) dietary and nutritional needs (unclear nutrition information, eating habit change, and dining out restriction), (3) psychosocial adjustment needs (stigma, dependency, fear of recurrence, and desire for normalcy), and (4) social support needs (medical staff support, family support, and peer support). CONCLUSION Chinese patients with esophageal cancer have various unmet supportive care needs after esophagectomy. Medical professionals should recognize patients' unmet supportive care needs in time, provide professional access and practical guidance, relieve their bad mood, and fully utilize online communicating channels, such as a consulting platform or a WeChat group, for further support.
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- Zi Yun Li
- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhongshan 2 Rd 74#, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhongshan 2 Rd 74#, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Cancer Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Dongfeng 1 Rd 651#, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhongshan 2 Rd 74#, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China.
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Keaver L, O'Callaghan N, LaVertu AE, Semple CJ, Hughes CM, Hanna JR, Ryan L. Experiences of cancer patients in receiving dietary advice from healthcare professionals and of healthcare professionals in providing this advice-a systematic review. J Cancer Surviv 2023:10.1007/s11764-023-01359-4. [PMID: 36964295 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-023-01359-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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PURPOSE This systematic review investigated qualitative and quantitative studies exploring patients and healthcare professionals' (HCP) experience of nutrition care throughout the cancer journey. METHODS Five databases were systematically searched for studies reporting on patient and healthcare professionals' experience of nutrition advice. RESULTS Fifteen studies including 374 patients and 471 healthcare professionals were included. Findings indicate that patients desire more specific nutrition advice supported by members of the multidisciplinary team and delivered in appropriate and understandable language. Healthcare professionals have highlighted a lack of time, funding, dietetic roles, and knowledge as barriers to integrating nutrition as a standard part of cancer care. Five themes were identified (current provision of nutrition advice, optimal provision of nutrition advice, tension between patient values and nutritional or HCP priorities, providing evidence-based nutrition care, and practical barriers to nutrition advice provision). CONCLUSIONS Further work is essential to better understand and address identified barriers and improve the provision of nutrition advice to this population. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Findings from this review will guide the delivery of nutrition advice for cancer survivors.
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- Laura Keaver
- Atlantic Technological University, Sligo, Ireland.
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- Hirsh Health Sciences Library, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Atlantic Technological University, Sligo, Ireland
- Atlantic Technological University, Galway, Ireland
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Elliott A, Gibson S. Exploring stakeholder experiences of dietetic service and care delivery: A systematic qualitative review. J Hum Nutr Diet 2023; 36:288-310. [PMID: 35833488 PMCID: PMC10087390 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.13063] [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: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is limited understanding of patients' and healthcare professionals' perceptions and experiences of receiving and delivering dietetic care, respectively. This systematic review of the literature used qualitative synthesis to explore the perceptions and experiences of multiple stakeholders involved in the delivery of nutrition care and dietetic service. METHODS MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, PsycINFO and ProQuest were systematically searched. Study characteristics and perceptions of stakeholders regarding nutrition care services were extracted. Qualitative synthesis was employed and thematic analysis conducted. RESULTS Five themes were identified from 44 studies related to stakeholders' perceptions of dietetic services. Studies included quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods involving patients, families, dietitians and other healthcare professionals. The themes were (1) patients desiring a personalised approach to nutrition care; (2) accessing dietetic service; (3) perceived impact of nutrition care on the patient; (4) relationships between stakeholders; and (5) beliefs about nutrition expertise. Two themes were specific to patients; these were the desire for individualised care and the impact of nutrition care. Within each theme perceptions varied with patients' views often contrasting with those of dietetic service providers. CONCLUSIONS Experiences of dietetic service do not always meet stakeholder expectations which impacts on patient engagement. Seeking stakeholder input is imperative to design dietetic services that engage patients in positive and supportive clinical partnerships.
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- Andrea Elliott
- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Notting Hill, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Notting Hill, Victoria, Australia
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Nutritional management of cancer patients in clinical practice in Spain: patients' and multidisciplinary health care professionals' perceptions. Eur J Clin Nutr 2022; 77:454-459. [PMID: 36550218 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-022-01251-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Malnutrition is a prevalent problem in patients with cancer and is associated with poor prognosis. The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) recommends the provision of nutritional support and evaluation. This study aims to describe the nutritional management of patients with cancer, including assessment of adherence, from the perspective of both patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs). SUBJECTS/METHODS A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was carried out through two surveys addressed to patients and HCPs. RESULTS A total of 230 cancer patients and 461 HCPs completed the questionnaire. The survey found 55.0% of patients experienced eating problems during treatment and 64.0% reported sequelae affecting nourishment. However, 60.1% of patients and 42.6% of HCPs indicated that nutritional status is not generally assessed. While 86.6% of HCPs stated that nutritional information is provided to patients, only 33.5% of patients reported having received it. Regarding nutritional adherence, 87.4% of HCPs stated that it is assessed whereas only 49.2% of patients receiving nutritional supplements confirmed this. General discomfort or gastrointestinal problems were the main issues hampering correct adherence perceived by both patients (41.8%) and HCPs (95.4%). CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrate that different perceptions exist between patients and HCPs about nutritional management in cancer and suggests that in Spain nutritional approach is suboptimal in terms of screening/assessment of malnutrition, nutritional information provided to the patient, nutritional intervention and assessment of adherence to nutritional support. Therefore, measure should be taken to foster the adoption of ESPEN recommendations in clinical practice and to promote nutritional education of HCPs.
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A Multi-Site, International Audit of Malnutrition Risk and Energy and Protein Intakes in Patients Undergoing Treatment for Head Neck and Esophageal Cancer: Results from INFORM. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14245272. [PMID: 36558428 PMCID: PMC9785112 DOI: 10.3390/nu14245272] [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: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Patients with foregut tumors are at high risk of malnutrition. Nutrition care focuses on identifying individuals at risk of malnutrition and optimizing nutrient intake to promote the maintenance of body weight and lean body mass. This multi-center prospective, longitudinal study audited nutrition care practices related to screening for risk of malnutrition (Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment Short Form; PG-SGA SF), and nutrition interventions prescribed (route; adequacy of energy and protein intakes). Audits occurred at four time periods: baseline (before treatment) and at 2, 4, and 6 months after starting cancer treatment; 170 patients (esophageal (ESO; n = 51); head and neck (HN; n = 119)) were enrolled. Nutrition risk (PG-SGA SF score ≥ 4) was prevalent at every time period: HN (baseline: 60%; 6 months 66%) and ESO (77%; 72%). Both groups had significant (p < 0.001) weight losses over the 6 month audit period (HN = 13.2% ESO = 11.4%). Enteral nutrition (EN) was most likely to be prescribed at 2 months for HN and at 4 and 6 months for ESO. Target prescribed energy and protein intakes were not met with any nutrition intervention; although adequacy was highest for those receiving EN. Nutrition care practices differed for HN and ESO cancers and there may be time points when additional nutrition support is needed.
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Yeung S, Gill M, Gillis C. Nutrition education: Optimising preparation and recovery for benign oesophageal surgery. J Hum Nutr Diet 2022. [PMID: 35821616 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.13064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients requiring upper gastrointestinal surgery for benign oesophageal conditions are at nutrition risk before and after surgery. There is a dearth of published evidence guiding clinicians on effective collaboration with patients to mitigate perioperative nutritional challenges. We conducted a qualitative study aiming to explore patients' perioperative food, nutrition, and educational experiences to guide future care. METHODS Adult patients who had undergone elective, benign oesophageal surgery were invited to participate in semi-structured interviews within 3 weeks of hospital discharge. Interviews were transcribed and analysed with a reflexive form of inductive thematic analysis in addition to synthesised member checking. RESULTS Interviews with 12 patients identified three major themes. First, nutrition education fosters a better surgical recovery experience: patients expressed a desire to be prepared for their upcoming surgery and engage in the recovery process with informed food choices. Most patients preferred preoperative education given limited capacity for learning during hospital admission. Second, patients have priorities for nutrition information: patients expressed that educational material should be printed, comprehensive, practical, include familiar foods and focus on managing postoperative physical symptoms. Third, food impacts social and emotional experiences of surgery: resumption of a normal diet was a sign of recovery that enabled social reintegration. Identified themes resonated with Knowles' six-core principles of andragogy. CONCLUSIONS Patients with benign oesophageal conditions perceived nutrition education to be a vital aspect of surgical preparation and recovery. Re-designing perioperative education with patient input has the potential to improve outcomes and experiences.
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- Sophia Yeung
- Nutrition Services, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Patient and Community Engagement Research, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- School of Human Nutrition, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Fay KA, Maeder ME, Emond JA, Hasson RM, Millington TM, Finley DJ, Phillips JD. Residing in a food desert is associated with an increased risk of readmission following esophagectomy for cancer. J Thorac Dis 2022; 14:1854-1868. [PMID: 35813712 PMCID: PMC9264063 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-21-1637] [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: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Nutritional status is related to treatment outcomes for esophageal cancer. Residing in a food desert (FD) has been associated with worse outcomes in breast and colon cancer. We assessed the association of residing in a FD on 30-day outcomes of esophageal cancer patients who received tri-modality therapy. Methods A retrospective review of patients who underwent esophagectomy (1/2015 to 7/2020, in New Hampshire, USA) was performed. Patients were excluded if they did not undergo neo-adjuvant treatment, required treatment outside of standard Chemoradiotherapy for Oesophageal Cancer Followed by Surgery Study (CROSS) protocol, or lacked both pre and post neo-adjuvant treatment computed tomography (CT) scans for review. Demographics, nutrition parameters, treatment characteristics, 30-day complications and 90-day mortality were reviewed. FD status was defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Access Research Atlas and cross-referenced with patients' home zip code. Readmission was defined as readmission to any hospital for any reason within 30-day of discharge. Univariable analysis was conducted using Student's t-test or Wilcoxon rank-sum for continuous variables, and Fisher's exact test for categorical variables. Multivariable logistic regression was then used to model readmission status on FD status adjusted for measures statistically associated with readmission status at the P<0.10 in univariable analyses. Results Seventy-eight patients were included in the analysis. Overall pre-treatment prevalence of sarcopenia was 11.5% (9/78) and did not vary by FD status. Univariable analysis, demonstrated few significant differences between those who were readmitted and those who were not. On unadjusted analysis, patients who lived in a FD were 5 times more likely to be readmitted [5.16; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.70-15.67] compared to those who did not. Residing in a FD remained a significant risk factor for readmission after adjustment for operative time, discharge to a rehabilitation facility and development of a grade III/IV complication [adjusted odds ratio (OR): 6.38; 95% CI: 1.45-28.08]. Conclusions Our data suggest that residing in a FD is a prognostic factor for readmission after tri-modality therapy for esophageal cancer. Clinicians need to be aware that previously established nutritional markers may not completely capture nutritional status and living in a FD may significantly increase the risk of readmission in these patients.
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- Kayla A Fay
- Department of Surgery, Section of Thoracic Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA.,The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Thoracic Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA.,The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Thoracic Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Thoracic Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Thoracic Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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Findlay M, Bauer J, Shaw T, White K, Lai M, Rankin NM. "There's a lot of talent in the room but it's only really the medical talent that gets heard": a qualitative exploration of multidisciplinary clinicians' perspectives of optimal nutrition care of patients with head and neck cancer. Support Care Cancer 2021; 29:6399-6409. [PMID: 33890164 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06162-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The high prevalence of malnutrition in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) negatively impacts outcomes. The best-available evidence has been published in clinical nutrition guidelines; however, translation into practice has lagged. AIM This project aimed to explore multidisciplinary team (MDT) clinicians' perspectives regarding barriers and enablers to best-practice nutrition care in order to inform the design of a new model of care. METHOD Qualitative interviews were conducted with clinicians who were purposively sampled from a major HNC tertiary referral centre in Sydney, Australia. To elicit information regarding barriers and facilitators to change, a semi-structured interview schedule was developed, interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed employing an inductive thematic approach. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) was used to guide data analysis and interpretation of key themes identified. RESULTS Nineteen participants (11 supportive care and eight medical clinicians) representing allied health, medical, and nursing disciplines participated. Five key themes were identified: (1) acknowledgement of dietetics expertise and access to resources to deliver nutrition care; (2) proactive versus reactive nutrition care; (3) integrated and coordinated care-"The One Stop Shop"; (4) MDT favours the medical model; and (5) leadership-within disciplines, within the MDT. CONCLUSIONS MDT clinicians expressed similar views regarding delivering optimal nutrition care to this high nutritional risk patient group. However, perspectives differed at times between medical and supportive care clinicians, attributable to perceptions that current service structure favours the medical model. In order to design and deliver an evidence-based model of care, specific strategies will be required to ensure: early and ongoing access to expert nutrition care; nutrition care processes are proactive; integrated and coordinated care; and leadership, both intra- and inter-disciplinary. This novel exploration of MDT clinicians' views provides supporting evidence that multi-component implementation strategies comprising individual, team and system-level approaches will be essential to leverage sustainable change.
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- Merran Findlay
- Cancer Services, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, New South Wales, Australia. .,Chris O´Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia. .,Sydney Catalyst Translational Cancer Research Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Sydney Catalyst Translational Cancer Research Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Research in Implementation Science and eHealth, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Cancer Services, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.,Sydney Catalyst Translational Cancer Research Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Cancer Nursing Research Unit, Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Sydney Nursing School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Cancer Nursing Research Unit, Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Sydney Nursing School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney Catalyst Translational Cancer Research Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Dornan M, Semple C, Moorhead A, McCaughan E. A qualitative systematic review of the social eating and drinking experiences of patients following treatment for head and neck cancer. Support Care Cancer 2021; 29:4899-4909. [PMID: 33646367 PMCID: PMC8295127 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06062-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Patients living with and beyond head and neck cancer (HNC) often have long-term, functional challenges as a result of treatment. A key functional challenge relates to eating and drinking; often associated with physical, emotional, and social difficulties. Eating and drinking with family members and friends can become a struggle, increasing the risk of social isolation and loneliness. This systematic review aims to identify and synthesise the literature on the experiences of social eating and drinking for patients following treatment for HNC. METHODS Six electronic databases (Pubmed, Web of Science, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsychINFO, and Scopus) were systematically searched using subject headings and free-text word searches in February 2020. Citation chaining and Google Scholar were used to identify grey literature. PRISMA procedures were followed. RESULTS Of 6910 records identified, 24 studies met the inclusion criteria. Synthesis of the research findings results in two major themes: (1) the experience of loss associated with social eating and drinking, and (2) adjusting and support to promote social eating and drinking. CONCLUSION Losses associated with social eating affect a patient's psychological and emotional well-being and impact on close relationships. To promote positive participation in social eating, patients were more likely to seek and receive support from someone within their close social network, rather than a healthcare professional. Family and friends are an essential source of support and are integral in facilitating engagement with social eating following treatment for HNC. Future interventions should promote family orientated resources, incorporating self-management strategies.
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- Mark Dornan
- School of Nursing, Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University, Newtownabbey, UK.
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- School of Nursing, Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University, Newtownabbey, UK
- Cancer Services and Ulster Hospital, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast, UK
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- School of Communication and Media, Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University, Newtownabbey, UK
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- School of Nursing, Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University, Coleraine, UK
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Nutritional and immune impairments and their effects on outcomes in early pancreatic cancer patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy. Clin Nutr 2020; 39:3385-3394. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2020.02.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Marshall AP, Tobiano G, Roberts S, Isenring E, Sanmugarajah J, Kiefer D, Fulton R, Cheng HL, To KF, Ko PS, Lam YF, Lam W, Molassiotis A. End-user perceptions of a patient- and family-centred intervention to improve nutrition intake among oncology patients: a descriptive qualitative analysis. BMC Nutr 2020; 6:29. [PMID: 32699640 PMCID: PMC7372777 DOI: 10.1186/s40795-020-00353-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background People with cancer are at high risk of malnutrition. Nutrition education is an effective strategy to improve patient outcomes, however, little is known regarding the impact of family and/or carer involvement in nutrition education and requires investigation. The purpose of the study was to evaluate PIcNIC (Partnering with families to promote nutrition in cancer care) intervention acceptability from the perspective of patients, families and health care providers. Methods A descriptive qualitative study was undertaken at an inpatient and an outpatient hospital setting in Australia and an outpatient/home setting in Hong Kong. A patient-and-family centred intervention including nutrition education, goals setting/nutrition plans, and food diaries, was delivered to patients and/or families in the inpatient, outpatient or home setting. Semi-structured interviews were used to explore perceptions of the intervention. 64 participants were interviewed; 20 patients, 15 family members, and 29 health care professionals. Data were analysed using deductive and inductive content analysis. Results Two categories were identified; 1) ‘context and intervention acceptability’; and 2) ‘benefits of patient- and family-centred nutrition care’. Within each category redundant concepts were identified. For category 1 the redundant concepts were: the intervention works in outpatient settings, the food diary is easy but needs to be tailored, the information booklet is a good resource, and the intervention should be delivered by a dietitian, but could be delivered by a nurse. The redundant concepts for category 2 were: a personalised nutrition plan is required, patient and family involvement in the intervention is valued and the intervention has benefits for patients and families. Converging and diverging perceptions across participant groups and settings were identified. Conclusions In this paper we have described an acceptable patient- and family-centred nutrition intervention, which may be effective in increasing patient and family engagement in nutrition care and may result in improved nutrition intakes. Our study highlights important contextual considerations for nutrition education; the outpatient and home setting are optimal for engaging patients and families in learning opportunities.
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- Andrea P Marshall
- Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Unit, Gold Coast Health, 1 Hospital Blvd, Southport, QLD 4215 Australia.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Parklands Drive, Southport, QLD 4215 Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus Parklands Drive, Southport, QLD 4215 Australia
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- Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Unit, Gold Coast Health, 1 Hospital Blvd, Southport, QLD 4215 Australia.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Parklands Drive, Southport, QLD 4215 Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Parklands Drive, Southport, QLD 4215 Australia.,Division of Allied Health, Gold Coast Health 1 Hospital Blvd, Southport, QLD 4215 Australia.,School of Allied Health, Griffith University, Parklands Drive, Southport, QLD 4215 Australia
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- Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University Level 2, Bond Institute of Health and Sport, 2 Promethean Way, Robina, QLD 4226 Australia
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- Medical Oncology, Gold Coast Health, 1 Hospital Blvd, Southport, QLD 4215 Australia
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- Division of Allied Health, Gold Coast Health 1 Hospital Blvd, Southport, QLD 4215 Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Griffith University, Parklands Drive, Southport, QLD 4215 Australia
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Room A401, Chung Sze Yuen Building, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Dietetics Department, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital Hospital Authority, Chuen On Rd, Tai Po, Hong Kong
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- Kowloon East Cluster, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Medicine, Haven of Hope Hospital, Haven of Hope Rd, 8, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
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- Dietetics Department, Haven of Hope Hospital, Haven of Hope Rd, 8, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Room A401, Chung Sze Yuen Building, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Patient and carer experience of nutrition care throughout treatment for head and neck cancer: a systematic qualitative review and thematic synthesis. Support Care Cancer 2020; 28:5633-5647. [PMID: 32642952 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05576-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Nutrition care plays a critical role in the provision of best practice care to head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, with carers playing an important role in supporting patients to maintain nutrition intake. This qualitative systematic review investigated patient and carer experience of nutrition care throughout and beyond HNC treatment. Five databases were systematically searched for qualitative studies reporting on patient and carer experience of nutrition care throughout HNC. Twenty-five studies including 435 patients and 46 carers were identified, revealing three themes: information and support in the healthcare setting, enteral feeding challenges and management, and life outside hospital. Findings highlight the importance of providing individualised person-centred nutrition care to patients with HNC and their carers. Further qualitative research is needed to inform healthcare professionals about the needs of patients and carers to provide appropriate support throughout the treatment trajectory across and between different treatment modalities.
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Ren JY, Zhong JD, Yuan J, Zhang JE, Li CZ, Wei WJ. Unmet supportive care needs and associated factors among Chinese discharged patients with esophageal cancer after esophagectomy: A cross-sectional study. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2020; 46:101767. [PMID: 32504878 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2020.101767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2019] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE After esophagectomy, patients experience a series of problems that severely affect their quality of life. Understanding their unmet needs could help medical staff provide better supportive care. The aim of this study was to investigate the supportive care needs of discharged patients with esophageal cancer after esophagectomy and explore the factors associated with these needs. METHOD A total of 167 discharged patients with esophageal cancer after esophagectomy were recruited from a University Cancer Center in China and investigated using a self-designed demographic and clinical characteristics questionnaire, the 34-item Supportive Care Needs Survey, and the M.D. Anderson Symptom Inventory Gastrointestinal Cancer Module. RESULTS Approximately 95.2% of the patients had ≥1 unmet need(s). The overall level of supportive care needs of patients after esophagectomy was mild to medium. Most of the top 10 moderate-to-severe unmet needs were identified in the health and information domains. Age (β = -0.157, p = 0.011), dysphagia (β = -0.178, p = 0.005), recurrence (β = 0.175, p = 0.005), time since diagnosis (β = -0.150, p = 0.018), and symptom interference (β = 0.488, p < 0.001) were significantly associated with supportive care needs. CONCLUSIONS Discharged patients with esophageal cancer after esophagectomy had a wide range of unmet supportive care needs. It is essential to combine the associated factors to accurately evaluate patient needs. We should pay more attention to propose comprehensive measures for these patients and provide more individualized supportive care during the lengthy recovery period.
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- Jin Ying Ren
- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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Findlay M, Rankin NM, Bauer J, Collett G, Shaw T, White K. “Completely and utterly flummoxed and out of my depth”: patient and caregiver experiences during and after treatment for head and neck cancer—a qualitative evaluation of barriers and facilitators to best-practice nutrition care. Support Care Cancer 2020; 28:5771-5780. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05386-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Yamano T, Tomita N, Sato T, Hayakawa K, Kamikonya N, Matoba S, Uki A, Baba H, Oya N, Hasegawa H, Shigematsu N, Hiraoka M, Shimada M, Noda M, Sakai Y, Sato H, Saegusa M, Takeuchi M, Oguchi M, Oya M, Watanabe M. Influence of chemoradiotherapy on nutritional status in locally advanced rectal cancer: Prospective multicenter study. Nutrition 2020; 77:110807. [PMID: 32402940 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2020.110807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of chemoradiotherapy (CRT) on nutritional status and the association between changes in nutritional status and clinical outcomes (treatment completion, adverse events, perioperative complications, and relapse-free survival [RFS]) in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). METHODS In this multicenter, phase II study, 41 patients with LARC underwent CRT for 5 wk, followed by a 6- to 8-wk interval before surgery. Body weight, body mass index (BMI), lean body mass, serum albumin, and prealbumin levels were measured before (pre-), during, and after CRT, and before surgery. Changes in these data and scores on the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) were calculated based on pre-CRT status. RESULTS Twelve patients (29.3%) experienced body weight loss (BWL) ≥5% (defined as malnutrition) after CRT (P < 0.001) and before surgery (P = 0.035). Significant changes were seen in serum albumin levels and BMI during and after CRT (P < 0.001), and in MUST scores after CRT (P = 0.003) and before surgery (P = 0.035). Treatment completion was significantly associated with BWL (P = 0.028), MUST score (P = 0.013), and decreased serum albumin level (P = 0.001) after CRT. Regarding adverse events, MUST score before surgery (P = 0.009) and serum albumin level after CRT (P = 0.002) were significantly associated with diarrhea severity. Serum albumin level during CRT was associated with the onset of neutropenia (P = 0.005). No association was found between BWL and RFS. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that malnutrition and changes in nutritional status are not only commonly observed after CRT, but also associated with treatment completion and adverse events.
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- Tomoki Yamano
- Division of Lower GI Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hyogo College of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan.
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- Division of Lower GI Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hyogo College of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, National Hospital Organization Disaster Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan
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- Division of Lower GI Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hyogo College of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Yoshinogawa Medical Center, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Medicine (Biostatistics), Kitasato University School of Pharmacy, Tokyo, Japan
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- Radiation Oncology Department, The Cancer Institute Hospital Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Saitama Medical Center, Dokkyo Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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Dauphin S, Van Wolputte S, Jansen L, De Burghgraeve T, Buntinx F, van den Akker M. Using Liminality and Subjunctivity to Better Understand How Patients With Cancer Experience Uncertainty Throughout Their Illness Trajectory. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2020; 30:356-365. [PMID: 31617448 DOI: 10.1177/1049732319880542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Uncertainty is a central theme in the illness experiences of older cancer patients throughout their illness trajectory. Mishel's popular theory on uncertainty during illness approaches uncertainty as an outcome and is characterized by the patient's inability to find meaning in illness events. This study used the concepts of liminality and subjunctivity to explore uncertainty throughout the illness trajectory of cancer patients. We interviewed 18 older (age range = 57-92 years) patients with breast cancer or gastro-intestinal cancer 3 to 4 years post diagnosis. Our analysis is based on the QUAGOL guide that draws on elements of grounded theory such as constant comparison. We found that liminality and subjunctivity provide a useful frame for understanding uncertainty with a specific focus on its productive potential and meaning making. Health care professionals should be open to acquiring a complete picture of patients' diverse and dynamic experiences of uncertainty in the different stages of their illness trajectory.
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- KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Muscaritoli M, Arends J, Aapro M. From guidelines to clinical practice: a roadmap for oncologists for nutrition therapy for cancer patients. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2019; 11:1758835919880084. [PMID: 31762796 PMCID: PMC6854759 DOI: 10.1177/1758835919880084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Tackling malnutrition in cancer patients remains one of the most challenging tasks in clinical practice. Even though robust evidence exists stressing the role of nutritional status in relation to treatment outcome, its appropriate consideration in clinical practice is often lacking. In this review, we discuss the significance of nutritional status and of malnutrition for the cancer patient. Drawn from experience and from current recommendations of the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), we propose concrete and manageable steps to routinely incorporate nutritional aspects in today’s oncological clinical practice.
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- Maurizio Muscaritoli
- Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale dell'Università, 37, Rome 00185, Italy
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- Department of Medicine I, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Cancer Center, Clinique de Genolier, Genolier, Switzerland
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The patient experience of having a feeding tube during treatment for head and neck cancer: A systematic literature review. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2019; 33:66-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2019.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 06/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Hazzard E, Walton K, McMahon A, Milosavljevic M, Tapsell L. Healthcare Professionals’ Perceptions of Feeding Tube Practices for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Across 4 International Radiation Oncology Departments. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2019; 44:796-805. [DOI: 10.1002/jpen.1699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Revised: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- Emily Hazzard
- Wollongong HospitalIllawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Wollongong New South Wales Australia
- School of MedicineUniversity of Wollongong Wollongong New South Wales Australia
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- School of MedicineUniversity of Wollongong Wollongong New South Wales Australia
- Illawarra Health and Medical Research InstituteUniversity of Wollongong Wollongong New South Wales Australia
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- Wollongong HospitalIllawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Wollongong New South Wales Australia
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- School of MedicineUniversity of Wollongong Wollongong New South Wales Australia
- Illawarra Health and Medical Research InstituteUniversity of Wollongong Wollongong New South Wales Australia
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Cai Q, Li F, Zhou Y. Experiences of Chinese patients with Crohn's disease in the self-administration of nasogastric feeding: A descriptive qualitative study. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0201421. [PMID: 30059553 PMCID: PMC6066225 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0201421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the increasing number of Crohn's disease patients self-administering nasogastric feeding as enteral nutrition support therapy, no studies have reported the experiences of self-administering nasogastric feeding from the perspective of these patients. OBJECTIVES To explore the initial trigger factors for the self-administration of nasogastric feeding by Crohn's disease patients and to understand the experiences of self-administration of nasogastric feeding, its effects on various aspects of life and work, and relevant challenges and coping mechanisms encountered during this therapy in order to improve the understanding of this group of patients among medical staff and the public. DESIGN This study adopted a descriptive qualitative method. Crohn's disease patients from several tertiary hospitals in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, were recruited to participate through purposive sampling combined with maximum variation and the snowballing technique. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the conventional content analysis method. RESULTS A total of 11 Crohn's disease patients were interviewed. Four themes and eight subthemes emerged from the analysis: rejecting the self-administration of nasogastric feeding (being afraid of inserting the nasogastric tube, having concerns about nasogastric feeding), accepting the reality of nasogastric feeding (health being the most important, followed by having sources of support), nasogastric feeding as a double-edged sword (the disturbances and efficacies of nasogastric feeding), and nasogastric feeding as a part of life (becoming accustomed to tube insertion and taking nasogastric feeding for granted). CONCLUSIONS Apart from suffering from physical discomfort, diet and body image disturbances, and inconveniences in daily life, Crohn's disease patients who self-administered nasogastric feeding faced many psychological challenges. Many of these patients eventually adjusted to a life with nasogastric feeding, but not everyone achieved this state. Therefore, health care providers, including physicians and nurses, and the general public should collaborate to help these patients adapt to their "new lives" as soon as possible.
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- Qian Cai
- School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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