ONC: MNT Interventions for Cancer Patients (2024-25)
Author and Year:
Zhang F, Jin Y, Qiang W 2020
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
The effects of dietary advice on malnutrition in Cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors:
Zhang F, Jin Y, Qiang W
Journal:
Supportive Care in Cancer
Year of publication:
2020
Volume:
28
Issue:
4
Page numbers:
1579-1585
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Critically low
Inclusion Criteria:
(1) Population: Adults with cancer (all sites and stages) who were classified as undernutrition or at risk of malnutrition by the definitions and their clinical condition, receiving active treatments or palliative care; (2)Interventions: dietary advice given by dietitians or nurse specialists. Dietary advice was defined as instructions to modify food intake given in order to improve nutritional intake; (3) Comparator: routine care with no dietary advice; (4) Outcomes: the primary outcomes were QoL and mortality. Secondary outcomes were body weight and energy intake; and (5) study design: RCTs with either a parallel or a crossover design.
Exclusion Criteria:
Not reported
Research Purpose:
The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effects of dietary advice on cancer patients who were malnourished or at risk of malnutrition.
Blinding efforts:
Not reported
Study Location:
Not reported
Source(s) of Funding:
Not reported
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