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Anorexia, cachexia, and dysphagia: the symptom experience

M M Grant1, L M Rivera

  • 1Department of Nursing Research and Education, City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, CA 91010, USA.

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|November 1, 1995
PubMed
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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.

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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.

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  • 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.