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Identification and management of cancer cachexia in patients: Assessment of healthcare providers' knowledge and practice gaps

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Cancer cachexia negatively impacts patient outcomes, quality of life and survival. Identification and management of cancer cachexia remains challenging to healthcare professionals (HCPs). The aim of this assessment was to… Click to show full abstract

Cancer cachexia negatively impacts patient outcomes, quality of life and survival. Identification and management of cancer cachexia remains challenging to healthcare professionals (HCPs). The aim of this assessment was to identify current gaps in HCPs' knowledge and practice for identifying and managing adults with cancer‐related cachexia. Results may guide development of new educational programmes to close identified gaps and improve outcomes of cancer patients.

Keywords: knowledge practice; management cancer; cancer cachexia; identification management; cancer

Journal Title: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Year Published: 2022

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