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J Health Syst Res 2025, 20(4): 325-339 |
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Jabbari M, Zeinalian R, Aryafar M, Haghighian-Roudsari A, Babashahi M. Strategies to Improve the Nutritional Status of Patients with Cancer from the Experts’ Viewpoint: A Qualitative Study. J Health Syst Res 2025; 20 (4) :325-339
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Masoumeh Jabbari1 
, Reihaneh Zeinalian2 , Maryam Aryafar3 , Arezoo Haghighian-Roudsari4 , Mina Babashahi5
, Reihaneh Zeinalian2 , Maryam Aryafar3 , Arezoo Haghighian-Roudsari4 , Mina Babashahi5
1- PhD, Student Research Committee AND Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Technology AND National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- PhD Student, Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Technology AND National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- PhD, Rajaei Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Assistant Professor, Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Technology AND National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5- Assistant Professor, Nutrition Research Center AND Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2- PhD Student, Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Technology AND National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- PhD, Rajaei Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Assistant Professor, Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Technology AND National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5- Assistant Professor, Nutrition Research Center AND Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Abstract: (775 Views)
Background: The purpose of this research is to explore the viewpoints of knowledgeable individuals regarding the solutions to improve common nutritional issues faced by patients with cancer, presented as a qualitative study.
Methods: The main stakeholders in this study included oncologists, nurses, and nutritionists. Individual interviews were conducted in a semi-structured format, and data collection continued until data saturation was reached. Finally, 16 participants took part in the study.
Methods: The main stakeholders in this study included oncologists, nurses, and nutritionists. Individual interviews were conducted in a semi-structured format, and data collection continued until data saturation was reached. Finally, 16 participants took part in the study.
Findings: Six main categories emerged regarding strategies to improve the nutritional status of patients with cancer: "the necessity of including a nutrition consultant in the treatment team and oncology department", understanding the importance of management of the food department, the preparation, and distribution of meals", "the significance of training in improving the nutritional status of patients", "the role of charitable contributions and support from social workers", "the importance of monitoring and evaluation", and "the need to increase staffing levels".
Conclusion: Addressing nutrition-related issues in patients with cancer requires a multi-faceted approach. Effective solutions necessitate adequate funding, public engagement through non-governmental organizations and charities, the recruitment of skilled personnel, inter-sectoral collaboration among medical universities, health centers, and hospitals, as well as comprehensive, evidence-based health management at the national level.
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Nutrition sciences and food industry
Received: 2023/08/27 | Accepted: 2024/06/8 | Published: 2025/01/4
Received: 2023/08/27 | Accepted: 2024/06/8 | Published: 2025/01/4
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