Multicentric, observational, longitudinal study for the evaluation of nutritional management implications in newly diagnosed Italian cancer patients: the Italian Registry of Malnutrition in Oncology (IRMO)

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(8), P. e071858 - e071858

Published: Aug. 1, 2023

Background Malnutrition is a frequent problem in oncology and associated with reduced response to cancer treatments, increased drug-related toxicity, higher rates of clinical complications, quality life (QoL) worse prognosis. Guidelines on nutrition emphasise the usefulness early assessment nutritional status for prompt identification malnutrition implementation effective interventions, but no real-world data are available adequate management support patients Italy. Methods analysis This an observational, longitudinal, multicentre registry new diagnosis or metastatic disease, candidates active treatment. They will be identified at least 15 Italian oncological centres, members Alliance Against Cancer Working Group ‘Survivorship Care Nutritional Support’. At 1500 expected enrolled each year. Detailed collected by oncologists nutritionists during visits foreseen practice, through ad hoc developed digital platform (e-Nutracare). The effects support—at follow-up—on overall survival progression-free survival, as well patients’ symptoms QoL, investigated. Ethics dissemination study protocol was approved Committee Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy from Committees all other participating centres. An informed consent obtained patient study. Study findings disseminated peer-reviewed journals, conferences professional associations. allow better monitoring cancer, promoting sustainable support, ultimate goal improving care prognosis these patients.

Language: Английский

Cancer nutrition research in China from 2013 to 2022: A bibliometric and visualization analysis

journal of nutritional oncology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(3), P. 129 - 135

Published: Sept. 1, 2023

Abstract Background Although cancer is a global concern, China has the highest incidence and mortality rates for malignant tumors. The main goals of present study were to gain deeper understanding current limitations focal points in field nutrition research, identify potential areas further investigation, provide valuable reference Chinese researchers who are interested studying “cancer nutrition.” Methods Web Science Core Collection was searched literature published from 2013 2022. R Language 4.3.1, VOSviewer 1.6.19, CiteSpace 6.2.2 software programs adopted conduct analysis. Results Based on specified inclusion exclusion criteria, total 3,994 documents gathered. annual issuance articles exhibited fluctuating increase. These authored by 19,577 individuals affiliated with 2,961 institutions 1,008 journals. most productive authors this Han-Ping Shi, Qi Zhang, Wei Li. Sun Yat-sen University Sichuan University. A journals contributed field, relevant publications Frontiers Nutrition Oncology . frequently occurring author keywords prognosis, gastric cancer, sarcopenia, meta-analysis. hottest research area. Conclusions Cancer crucial area that significant implications human health as well social economic progress. This provides comprehensive overview status emerging trends based studies findings presented lay foundation development field. In addition traditional nutrition, interdisciplinary should be promoted.

Language: Английский