Symptoms and their impact on nutrition.

M Grant, K Kravits

Journal: Seminars in oncology nursing 2000;16(2):113-21

PMID: 10842780

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Abstract

OBJECTIVES

To provide assessment guidelines and management strategies for symptoms affecting nutritional status in patients with cancer.

DATA SOURCES

Published articles, book chapters, and research reports.

CONCLUSIONS

Patients with cancer experience a variety of symptoms that affect their nutritional status. It is possible to reduce the impact of these symptoms on the nutritional status of the patient through effective symptom management strategies, nutritional assessments, and interventions.

IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE

The nutritional status of cancer patients can be supported by anticipating and managing disease- and treatment-related symptoms. Nurses contribute actively to the achievement of positive patient outcomes when they manage symptoms in a manner that enhances nutrition.

Address: Nursing Research and Education, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA 91010, USA.

DOI: 10.1053/on.2000.5738

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MeSH Terms: Anorexia, Diarrhea, Dyspnea, Fatigue, Humans, Mouth Diseases, Nausea, Neoplasms, Nursing Assessment, Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Disorders, Oncology Nursing, Pain, Intractable, Taste Disorders, Vomiting