Improving nutritional management within high-risk groups

Date

2009

Authors

Wayenburg, Caroline AM van
Binsbergen, Jaap J Van
van den Berg, M
Merkx, Matthias AW
Staveren, Wija A van
Rasmussen-Conrad, Ellen
van Weel, Chris

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Royal College of General Practitioners

Abstract

The current pitfalls and future possibilities of nutritional management are discussed by two patients with tongue cancer who have suffered from substantial weight loss. Their nutritional problems are illustrative of those among other (cancer) patient groups. The main concerns are the lack of early case finding and dietary treatment, and insufficient nutritional information transfer through referral letters. The GP as a central and longitudinal caretaker faces challenges in improving nutritional management.

Description

Keywords

Keywords: adult; aged; anorexia; article; cachexia; case report; female; high risk population; human; nausea; nutritional support; odynophagia; protein intake; tongue cancer; weight reduction; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Cachexia; Celiac Disease; Chro Cachexia; Chronic disease; Family practice; Neoplasms; Weight loss

Citation

Source

British Journal of General Practice

Type

Journal article

Book Title

Entity type

Access Statement

License Rights

Restricted until

2037-12-31