Current practices for nutritional evaluation and care during the treatment of pediatric oncology patients: a survey among AIEOP centers

Conclusion: This study underscores the pressing need for unified recommendations to improve nutritional care and potentially enhance outcomes for pediatric cancer patients.What is Known:• The assessment and support of nutrition are gaining interest in the overall care of children with cancer.• The assessment and management of nutritional needs in pediatric cancer patients, including those undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation, currently lack a systematic approach.What is New:• There is considerable variability in the nutritional assessment and support among Italian centers treating pediatric patients with cancer.• To enhance nutritional assessment and support for pediatric cancer patients, it is essential to establish shared national and international guidelines.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research