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The influence of chemotherapy on nutritional status and oncological fatigue in cancer patients: Cross-sectional study.
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Revista Brasileira de Crescimento e Desenvolvimento Humano . 2024, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p95-103. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Introduction: chemotherapy can contribute to the impairment of nutritional status and increased fatigue. Objective: the aim of this study is evaluate the influence of chemotherapy on nutritional status and oncological fatigue. Methods: this is a study with patients undergoing chemotherapy. Data collection was performed in the first chemotherapy session, in the middle and in the last session. Results: the final sample comprised 20 patients. There was an increase in the level of fatigue (p<0.05), and a difference between the percentage of weight loss (p<0.05). A direct relationship was found between fatigue and nutritional status (R= 0.484; p= 0.031). Conclusion: fatigue increase during chemotherapy and nutritional status worsens throughout the sessions, with a direct relationship between fatigue and nutritional status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01041282
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Revista Brasileira de Crescimento e Desenvolvimento Humano
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177096027
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.36311/jhgd.v34.15405