An evaluation of malnutrition screening, dietitian intervention and patient knowledge of nutrition support available within an Australian oncology outpatient setting
Malnutrition is common among oncology patients and may negatively affect treatment outcomes. Dietitians can assist patients with maintaining adequate nutritional intake, minimising weight loss and preventing malnutrition, often exacerbated by nutrition impact symptoms (NIS) frequently experience...
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2016
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/79870 |