Journal article
Effect of Early and Intensive Telephone or Electronic Nutrition Counselling Delivered to People with Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer on Quality of Life: A Three-Arm Randomised Controlled Trial
CE Huggins, L Hanna, K Furness, MA Silvers, J Savva, H Frawley, D Croagh, P Cashin, L Low, J Bauer, H Truby, TP Haines
Nutrients | MDPI | Published : 2022
DOI: 10.3390/nu14153234
Abstract
Background: Delay in dietetic service provision for upper gastrointestinal cancer exacerbates disease-related malnutrition and consequently increases morbidity and mortality. Dietetic services are usually referral-based and provided face-to-face in inpatient or outpatient settings, which can delay the commencement of nutrition care. The aim of this study was to provide intensive dietetic intervention close to the time of diagnosis for upper gastrointestinal cancer and assess the effect on quality-adjusted life years. Methods: A three-arm randomised controlled trial of adults newly diagnosed with upper gastrointestinal cancer was performed. A behavioural-based, individually tailored, symptom-..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This researchwas funded by theVictorianCancerAgency project identification numberHSR15007. TheVictorianCancerAgency is based at 50 Lonsdale St, Melbourne,victorian.canceragency@dhhs.vic.gov.au.C.E.H was funded by a National Health andMedical Research Council TRIP fellowship GNT1168483. K.F and L.H were supported by an Australian Government RTP Scholarship. The funding agencies had no role in the development of the study design, nor any involvement in the collection, management, analysis, or interpretation of data. The decision to submit the report for publication was made independent of the funding organisation.