The views and practice of oncologists towards nutritional support in patients receiving chemotherapy
Open Access
- 1 August 2006
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in British Journal of Cancer
- Vol. 95 (4), 431-434
- https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bjc.6603280
Abstract
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.Keywords
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