Malnutrition Risk Screening in Adult Oncology Outpatients
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Title
Malnutrition Risk Screening in Adult Oncology Outpatients
Authoring Organization
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Publication Month/Year
October 16, 2024
Last Updated Month/Year
November 1, 2024
Document Type
Consensus
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
Malnutrition screening is not widely practiced in outpatient cancer centers. This review aims to determine the validity of malnutrition screening tools and provide recommendations for clinical use.
Target Patient Population
Adults patients with cancer being cared for in outpatient settings
Target Provider Population
Nutritionists and dietitians, oncologists, nurses, and other clinicians in outpatient settings caring for adults patients with cancer
PICO Questions
Should clinicians screen for malnutrition in outpatient cancer centers?
Which malnutrition screening tools are recommended in outpatient cancer centers?
What are the recommended clinical applications for malnutrition risk screening among adult oncology outpatients?
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Outpatient
Intended Users
Dietician nutritionist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Assessment and screening
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D044342 - Malnutrition
Keywords
malnutrition, Cancer patients, malnutrition screening
Source Citation
Trujillo EB, Kadakia KC, Thomson C, et al. Malnutrition risk screening in adult oncology outpatients: an ASPEN systematic review and clinical recommendations. J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2024; 1-21. doi:10.1002/jpen.2688