Exploring Individual Nutrition Care Elements and Nutritional Evaluation Methods Within Dietetic Practice in Cancer Care
Condition(s) studied
Study summary
The purpose of the study is to explore and deepen the understanding of the dietitian's role and work related to individually tailored nutritional treatment in cancer care. The research questions focus on behavior change strategies, goal setting, the possibility of using calf circumference to assess changes in muscle mass, and mapping energy and protein intake, nutritional symptoms, and food-related quality of life during nutritional treatment for cancer patients.
In the first part of the project, audio recordings of conversations between dietitians and patients with cancer will be conducted to investigate the dietitian's work with behavior change strategies and goal setting. Data analysis will be performed using two different methods: content analysis and thematic analysis. The research subjects include both dietitians and cancer patients who engage in conversations.
The second part of the project will include 100 patients with cancer at risk for or with malnutrition. Data collection will involve measurements of weight, height, calf circumference, muscle mass, energy and protein intake, nutritional symptoms, and food-related quality of life.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Calf Circumference — Baseline, 1 month and 3 months
Measured on right and left calf
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uppsala University | Uppsala | Sweden | Recruiting |
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