Back to Search Start Over

Malnutrition screening tools in gastrointestinal cancer: A systematic review of concurrent validity

Authors :
Deftereos, Irene
Djordjevic, Aleksandra
Carter, Vanessa M.
McNamara, Jacqueline
Yeung, Justin MC.
Kiss, Nicole
Source :
Surgical Oncology; September 2021, Vol. 38 Issue: 1
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Malnutrition is a significant problem in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, and accurate screening and identification is essential to ensure appropriate nutrition intervention. This study aims to determine current evidence for concurrent validity of malnutrition screening tools in GI cancer.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09607404
Volume :
38
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Surgical Oncology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs56794206
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.suronc.2021.101627