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ArticleNutrients2024

A Qualitative Study Supporting Optimal Nutrition in Advanced Liver Disease-Unlocking the Potential for Improvement.

Shaye Ludlow, Katherine Farragher, Kelly Squires, Susan Heaney, Jessica Orman, Sarah Pullen, John Attia, Katie Wynne

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Article in Nutrients, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Shaye LudlowJohn Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Heath District, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia.
Katherine FarragherSchool of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
Kelly SquiresSchool of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-2080-3102
Susan HeaneyDepartment of Rural Health, University of Newcastle, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-8206-4080
Jessica OrmanJohn Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Heath District, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia.
Sarah PullenJohn Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Heath District, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia.
John AttiaJohn Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Heath District, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia.
Katie WynneJohn Hunter Hospital, Hunter New England Local Heath District, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-7980-3337

Funding

Hunter Medical Research Institute Seed Grant FundingJohn Hunter Hospital Charitable Trust Funding
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Malnutrition rates in Advanced Liver Disease (ALD) are significantly higher than those in well-compensated liver disease. In addition to its physiological impact, malnutrition is detrimental for quality of life and social, emotional, and psychological well-being. Studies within oncology and renal supportive care have identified the influence of non-physiological factors on malnutrition risk. Integrating similar factors into malnutrition screening for ALD could improve identification of at-risk patients to optimize treatment planning. This qualitative study aimed to understand the holistic factors influencing nutritional status in the ALD population. Semi-structured interviews with 21 patients, carers, and clinicians explored the experiences of malnutrition in ALD. Thematic analysis revealed five key themes: (i) appropriateness of healthcare delivery; (ii) health- and food-related factors; (iii) high symptom burden, (iv) social support impacting well-being, and (v) physical and structural supports. Current screening methods do not adequately capture all potential drivers of malnutrition in the ALD population. Adopting a more supportive approach including both physiological and non-physiological factors in ALD malnutrition screening may promote more timely and comprehensive nutritional interventions that address the complex and holistic needs of patients living with ALD.

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Liver DiseasesMalnutritionNutritional StatusQualitative ResearchAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNutrition AssessmentQuality of LifeSocial Supportassessmentliver diseasemalnutritionpalliative carequality of lifescreeningsocial supportsupportive care

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PMID39125284
PMCPMC11313738

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