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Anorexia, cachexia, and dysphagia: the symptom experience
1Department of Nursing Research and Education, City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, CA 91010, USA.
Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|November 1, 1995
Summary
Anorexia, cachexia, and dysphagia significantly impact cancer patient nutrition, potentially leading to severe compromise. Effective nursing interventions are crucial for symptom management and improving quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Clinical Nutrition
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Anorexia, cachexia, and dysphagia are common and severe symptoms in cancer patients.
- These conditions can lead to significant nutritional decline and negatively impact patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the symptoms of anorexia, cachexia, and dysphagia.
- To provide information on nutritional assessment and interventions for these conditions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of published studies on anorexia, cachexia, and dysphagia.
- Inclusion of research abstracts and review articles.
Main Results:
- Anorexia, cachexia, and dysphagia can cause severe nutritional alterations in cancer patients.
- These alterations may result in irreversible nutritional compromise and mortality.
Conclusions:
- Nursing research should prioritize symptom management of anorexia, cachexia, and dysphagia.
- Focus on patient and family needs and the impact of dysphagia on quality of life is essential.