Proposal for the development of nutritional screening for oncology patients in outpatient care
Keywords:
Ambulatory care, Medical oncology, Nutrition, TriageAbstract
Objective
To develop a nutritional screening questionnaire aimed at outpatient care for adults and elderly individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of cancer.
Methods
The tool was developed based on the NRS-2002, ASG-PPP (short form), and Nutriscore questionnaires, with the latter being specifically directed at this patient group, although not yet validated for use in Brazil. Additionally, questions regarding caregiver presence and income were included. The questionnaire is targeted at adults and elderly individuals with a cancer diagnosis confirmed by histopathological examination, who are either undergoing treatment or about to begin treatment in an outpatient setting.
Results
The questionnaire consists of nine questions, each scored based on the identified nutritional risk. The final scoring was determined using fictitious data, also considering the criterion of age independence.
Conclusion
This tool was designed for outpatient oncology patients, with the aim of providing greater specificity, safety, and optimization in the identification of nutritional risk. It is recommended that the tool be applied in real-world settings so that it can be adjusted to better meet the needs of this patient group.
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