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Cancer Anorexia and Cachexia: Screening in an Ambulatory Infusion Service and Nutrition Consultation

Donna L. Berry
Traci Blonquist
Manan M. Nayak
Kristin Roper
Nancy Hilton
Heidi Lombard
Allison Hester
Anne Chiavacci
Stephanie Meyers
Katherine McManus
CJON 2018, 22(1), 63-68 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.63-68
Background: Cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome compromises physical function and nutritional and emotional well-being. Systematic screening followed by nutrition referral for appropriate interventions is rare. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to pilot a screening process followed by...
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Novel Intervention With Acupuncture for Anorexia and Cachexia in Patients With Gastrointestinal Tract Cancers: A Feasibility Study

Saunjoo L. Yoon
Oliver Grundmann
Joseph J. Williams
Gwen Carriere
ONF 2015, 42(2), E102-E109 DOI: 10.1188/15.ONF.E102-E109
Purpose/Objectives: To investigate the feasibility of using acupuncture as a complementary intervention to existing treatments and to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in improving appetite and slowing weight loss with patients with gastrointestinal (GI) tract cancers. Design: One-group pre- and...
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Healthcare Professionals' Response to Cachexia in Advanced Cancer: A Qualitative Study

Claire Millar
Joanne Reid
Sam Porter
ONF 2013, 40(6), E393-E402 DOI: 10.1188/13.ONF.E393-E402
Purpose/Objectives: To explore healthcare professionals' experience, understanding, and perception of the needs of patients with cachexia in advanced cancer. Research Approach: A qualitative approach based on symbolic interactionism. Setting: A regional cancer center in a large teaching hospital in...
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The Cachexia Assessment Scale: Development and Psychometric Properties

Rina Gabison
Maya Gibbs
Beatrice Uziely
Freda DeKeyser Ganz
ONF 2010, 37(5), 635-640 DOI: 10.1188/10.ONF.635-640
Purpose/Objectives: To develop a tool to identify patients with cancer who suffer from cachexia throughout all stages of the disease. Design: Tool development study. Setting: Oncology day care, follow-up clinics, radiotherapy, and hospice home care. Sample: 90 patients with cancer (25 men and 65...
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Understanding Weight Loss in Patients With Colorectal Cancer: A Human Response to Illness

Sunita Bayyavarapu Bapuji
Jo-Ann V. Sawatzky
ONF 2010, 37(3), 303-310 DOI: 10.1188/10.ONF.303-310
Purpose/Objectives: To provide a comprehensive overview of weight loss in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) within the context of the Human Response to Illness (HRTI) model. Data Sources: Research from 1990-2008 and classic research from the 1980s were included. PubMed, CINAHL®, and Google™...
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