MNT: Interventions for Adults with Malnutrition (2023-25)
Author and Year:
Sukaraphat N, Chewaskulyong B, Buranapin S, 2016
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Dietary Counseling Outcomes in Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy.
Authors:
Sukaraphat N, Chewaskulyong B, Buranapin S
Journal:
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand
Year of publication:
2016
Volume:
99
Issue:
12
Page numbers:
1283-1290
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients age at least 18 years, locally advanced unresectable or metastatic cancer patients undergoing first line chemotherapy, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 2 or less, anorexia or eating less before being treated with chemotherapy, oral intake more than 50% compared to usual eating.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients who had dysphagia, bowel obstruction, and diabetes were excluded.
Research Purpose:
To examine the effects of dietary counseling for regular foods consumption on nutritional outcomes in patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
Blinding efforts:
Not reported
Study Location:
Department of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Source(s) of Funding:
Not reported
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