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Nurses' Knowledge in Relation to the Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome in Cancer Patients: A Cross-National Comparison in Two European Countries.
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- The role of pharmacists in multimodal cancer cachexia care.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2023Review
- The role of the nurse in meeting the educational needs for self-care in cachectic cancer patients and their family caregivers: A scoping review.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2023Article
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Abstract
introductionThe Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome (ACS) is a severe complication of cancer and is considered to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality affecting up to two-thirds of cancer patients and one that needs specialized nursing care. Studies showed that the ACS has been relatively under-researched and under-resourced whist the nurses' knowledge has not been systematically explored.
objectiveΤo explores nurses' knowledge, understanding, and management of ACS in clinical practice in two European countries.
methodsDescriptive-comparative study with 197 cancer nurses recruited during two National Conferences in Greece and Cyprus. Data were retrieved with the "Investigation of anorexia-cachexia syndrome in Practice" questionnaire.
resultsIn terms of nurses' perceptions on ACS, the prevailing characteristic reported in both countries was anorexia (
conclusionThe study showed that more education is needed for cancer nurses to better understand the ACS which can facilitate the better management of the syndrome in clinical practice.
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