Cancer Anorexia and Cachexia: Screening in an Ambulatory Infusion Service and Nutrition Consultation 
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Cancer Anorexia and Cachexia: Screening in an Ambulatory Infusion Service and Nutrition Consultation
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Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2018 Feb 01;22(1):63-68
Authors: Berry DL, Blonquist T, Nayak MM, Roper K, Hilton N, Lombard H, Hester A, Chiavacci A, Meyers S, McManus K
Abstract
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.
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OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to pilot a screening process followed by nutritional assessment and intervention when warranted for patients with lung malignancies.
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METHODS: Adult patients with lung malignancies were invited to complete the 12-item Anorexia/Cachexia Scale (A/CS-12) on the day of chemotherapy initiation in ambulatory infusion. Those who scored at a preset threshold were referred to nutrition services for a comprehensive assessment and intervention plan. Those who scored better than the threshold completed the A/CS-12 at each infusion visit for as many as 16 weeks. 
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FINDINGS: 90 participants enrolled, and 46 scored in a moderate-to-severe-risk category; of those, 42 were referred to nutrition services.
PMID: 29350696 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Clinical Lung Cancer - January 21, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Berry DL, Blonquist T, Nayak MM, Roper K, Hilton N, Lombard H, Hester A, Chiavacci A, Meyers S, McManus K Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: research