SynthesisSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2020
The effects of dietary advice on malnutrition in Cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- How a Medically Tailored Meal Intervention with Intensive Nutrition Counseling Created Active Coping with Behavior Change for Vulnerable Patients with Lung Cancer.Research square · 2024Article
- A multi-center prospective study of plant-based nutritional support in adult community-based patients at risk of disease-related malnutrition.Frontiers in nutrition · 2023Article
- Knowledge and Practices of Digestive Surgeons concerning Specialized Nutritional Support in Cancer Patients: A Survey Study.Nutrients · 2022Article
- Mixed Treatments Comparison of Oral Nutrition Interventions for Blood Immune Cell Parameters in Cancer Patients: Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.Metabolites · 2022Review
- Nutritional counseling was insufficient to maintain dietary intake and nutritional status in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy: A historical control study for future intervention in China.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2022Article
- Nutritional support during the hospital stay is cost-effective for preventing adverse outcomes in patients with cancer.Frontiers in oncology · 2022Article
- Increased Emergency Department Utilization and Costs for Medicare Cancer Patients with Malnutrition Diagnoses.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2022Article
- Empowering patient education on self-care activity among patients with colorectal cancer - a research protocol for a randomised trial.BMC nursing · 2021Article
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- Is there a place for nutrition in palliative care?Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe effect of dietary advice on malnutrition in cancer patients is unclear. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effects of dietary advice in cancer patients who were malnourished or at risk of malnutrition.
methodsSeven electronic databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of dietary counseling intervention in cancer patients with malnutrition or at risk of malnutrition. The studies were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were critically appraised and abstracted by two researchers individually. Effect sizes were presented as weighted mean differences (WMD) or risk ratio (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (95%CI).
resultsSix RCTs (737 participants) were included in meta-analysis. Comparing to usual care, dietary advice given by dieticians could not reduce mortality (RR = 1.11, 95%CI = 0.95 to 1.29) and body weight (WMD = 4.28 kg, 95%CI = - 0.21 to 8.76 kg) in cancer patients who were malnourished or at risk of malnutrition, but it was associated with statistically significant improvements in energy intake (WMD = 230.23kCal, 95%CI: 171.49 to 288.98), and quality of life (WMD = 37.92, 95%CI: 23.14 to 52.70).
conclusionsThere remains insufficient evidence to conclude the actual effect of dietary advice given by dieticians in malnourished patients with cancer. Meta-analysis suggested that dietary advice given by dietitians may have no effect on mortality and body weight in patients with cancer who are malnourished, but it may be effective for improving QoL and energy intake. Studies with adequate participants and a clear low risk of bias are required to improve accuracy and confidence of conclusions.
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