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ArticleJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2024

Discussing diet, nutrition, and body weight after treatment for gynecological cancer: a conversation analytic study of outpatient consultations.

Elizabeth A Johnston, Stuart Ekberg, Bronwyn Jennings, Nisha Jagasia, Jolieke C van der Pols

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Elizabeth A JohnstonCancer Council Queensland, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. elizabethjohnston@cancerqld.org.au.ORCID 0000-0002-9486-5704
Stuart EkbergFaculty of Health, School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Bronwyn JenningsDepartment of Gynaecological Oncology, Mater Hospital Brisbane, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Nisha JagasiaDepartment of Gynaecological Oncology, Mater Hospital Brisbane, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Jolieke C van der PolsFaculty of Health, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

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purposeTo generate direct observational evidence for understanding how diet, nutrition, and weight-related topics are discussed during follow-up after treatment for gynecological cancer, as recommended by survivorship care guidelines.

methodsConversation analysis of 30 audio-recorded outpatient consultations, involving 4 gyne-oncologists, 30 women who had completed treatment for ovarian or endometrial cancer, and 11 family members/friends.

resultsFrom 21 instances in 18 consultations, diet, nutrition, or weight-related talk continued beyond initiation if the issue raised was ostensibly relevant to the clinical activity being undertaken at the time. These instances led to care-related outcomes (i.e., general dietary recommendations, referral to support, behavior change counseling) only when the patient identified needing further support. Diet, nutrition, or weight-related talk was not continued by the clinician if it was not apparently related to the current clinical activity.

conclusionsThe continuation of diet, nutrition, or weight-related talk during outpatient consultations after treatment for gynecological cancer, and the subsequent delivery of care-related outcomes, depends on its immediate clinical relevance and the patient indicating needing further support. The contingent nature of these discussions means there can be missed opportunities for the provision of dietary information and support post-treatment. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: If seeking information or support for diet, nutrition, or weight-related issues post-treatment, cancer survivors may need to be explicit regarding their need for this during outpatient follow-up. Additional avenues for dietary needs assessment and referral should be considered to optimize the consistent delivery of diet, nutrition, and weight-related information and support after treatment for gynecological cancer.

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Body WeightDietGenital Neoplasms, FemaleReferral and ConsultationAdultAgedCancer SurvivorsCommunicationFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNutritional StatusOutpatientsPhysician-Patient RelationsCancer survivorsConversation analysisDoctor-patient interactionEndometrial cancerMalnutritionOvarian cancer

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PMCPMC11081991

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