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.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
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Attitude of Health Personnel
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Education, Medical
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Malnutrition / complications
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Malnutrition / diagnosis
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Malnutrition / therapy*
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Medical Oncology / education
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Neoplasms / complications
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Neoplasms / therapy*
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Nutritional Support*
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Professional Practice*
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Surveys and Questionnaires