Audit of nutritional advice given to bone marrow transplant patients in the United Kingdom and Eire.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the dietary advice, catering practices, anthropometry and nutritional support given to bone marrow transplant (BMT) patients in the United Kingdom and Eire and to compare current advice with published literature recommendations.


METHODS
Questionnaire survey completed by consultants and dietitians.


METHODS
43 hospitals undertaking autografts and/or allografts.


METHODS
Consultant Haematologists and Senior Dietitians.


RESULTS
A 75% response rate was achieved. There is a wide variation in both dietary advice and nutritional support given to BMT patients.


CONCLUSIONS
The wide variations in clinical practice reflect the lack of research in this area. The current problems of giving advice are discussed and some specific suggestions are made. Advice needs to be consistent and within the limitations of existing research.
Bibbington
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Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary UK.
Wilson
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Jones
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