The views and practice of oncologists towards nutritional support in patients receiving chemotherapy.
Malnutrition in patients with cancer is common and an adverse prognostic indicator. A questionnaire answered by 357 (72%) UK specialist oncological trainees suggests that they lack the ability to identify factors that place patients at risk from malnutrition. Major barriers to effective nutritional practice included lack of guidelines, knowledge and time.
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Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Imperial College Faculty of Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK.
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D000328:Adult; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004501:Education, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000193:education; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D018529:Nutritional Support; D011364:Professional Practice; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents