Assessing the need for multimodal care in anorexia and cachexia patients with advanced cancer referred to palliative care: a secondary analysis of a multicenter survey in Japan.

Purpose: There are no methods for assessing the need for multimodal care in cancer cachexia. We examined nine components in evaluating needs among advanced cancer patients.

Methods: This was a self-administered survey.

The Role of Registered Dietitians in Cancer Palliative Care: Responsibilities, Challenges, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration-A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Registered dietitians (RDs) in palliative care help maintain patients' quality of life by providing personalized nutritional support that alleviates eating-related distress. This study aimed to clarify the role of RDs in palliative care by examining their responsibilities and challenges in caring for cancer patients. A nationwide mailed survey was conducted in 2022, focusing on RDs involved in cancer palliative care.

Sex-related differences in eating-related distress experienced by patients with advanced cancer.

Background: Sex-related differences in eating-related distress (ERD) experienced by cancer patients have not previously been clarified.

Methods: We conducted a multicenter survey among advanced cancer patients referred to palliative care. Data on patient characteristics were collected from the electronic medical records, and data on measurement outcomes were obtained from a questionnaire.

Association of Systemic Inflammation with Dietary Intake, Nutrition Impact Symptoms, and Eating-Related Distress Among Patients with Advanced Cancer.

Background: Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are correlated with patient outcomes in cancer. This study aimed to determine associations between the CRP level and the dietary intake, symptoms, and eating-related distress (ERD).

Methods: We conducted a multicenter survey among advanced cancer patients.

Factors Associated with Multimodal Care Practices for Cancer Cachexia among Pharmacists.

Pharmacists' roles in cachexia care are unclear. This study aimed to clarify the knowledge and practice of cachexia care and identify factors related to the practice of cachexia care among pharmacists. Information on the knowledge and practice of cachexia care was obtained.

Psychosocial Factors and the Need for Multidisciplinary Support in Nutrition Counselling for Cancer Chemotherapy Patients.

This study aims to identify the background factors and experiences of patients with cancer with eating-related problems who require nutrition counselling. Using a mixed-methods approach, this secondary analysis study was conducted on patients with head and neck, oesophageal, gastric, colorectal, or lung cancers who were receiving outpatient chemotherapy. They completed a questionnaire measuring nutrition impact symptoms, eating-related distress, and quality of life (QOL).

Nutritional counseling needs of patients with mental disorders in psychiatric care: A cross-sectional survey.

Background: The exploration of diet and nutrition as they relate to mental health and psychiatric disorders is a developing field. Anxiety, depression, and pharmacological treatments used to treat these disorders are likely to have side effects that induce decreases in activity and irregular eating habits, resulting in persistent nutritional imbalance. Unhealthy dietary patterns are associated with an increased risk of developing physical and mental health conditions.

Factors Associated With Practice of Multimodal Care for Cancer Cachexia Among Physicians and Nurses Engaging in Cancer Care.

Purpose: Multimodal care for cancer cachexia is needed. This study examined factors associated with practicing multimodal cachexia care among physicians and nurses engaging in cancer care.

Methods: This was a preplanned secondary analysis of a survey investigating clinicians' perspectives on cancer cachexia.

Perspectives of registered dietitians and factors associated with their personal accomplishment in the management of cancer cachexia.

Purpose: Registered dietitians (RDs) have the potential in cancer cachexia management. We investigated RDs' knowledge on cancer cachexia and assessed the effects of factors on RDs' perception of playing an important role in cancer cachexia management.

Methods: This is a secondary analysis of a survey examining the perspectives of health care professionals on cancer cachexia management.

Perspectives of Health Care Professionals on Multimodal Interventions for Cancer Cachexia.

Background: Holistic multimodal interventions have not been established for cancer cachexia. The beliefs and perceptions of health care professionals (HCPs) based on their experiences influence the interventions.

Objectives: HCPs' knowledge, perceptions, and practices in cancer cachexia management were evaluated.

Need and demand for nutritional counselling and their association with quality of life, nutritional status and eating-related distress among patients with cancer receiving outpatient chemotherapy: a cross-sectional study.

Purpose: Patients with cancer often experience general nutritional problems as the disease progresses. We aimed to examine if there is a need and demand for nutritional counselling among cancer outpatients, and explore relevant psychological factors pertaining to eating and nutrition.

Methods: A survey was conducted among adult patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy at the Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital.

Eating-related distress in advanced cancer patients with cachexia and family members: a survey in palliative and supportive care settings.

Purpose: Few studies have investigated nutrition impact symptoms and eating-related distress among advanced cancer patients and their families. This is a questionnaire survey to examine the severity of nutrition impact symptoms and the prevalence of eating-related distress among them in palliative and supportive care settings.

Methods: Questionnaires for patients and their families were preliminarily developed.