Malnutrition among Cancer Patients in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

K.C., Anuj; Poudel, Bishnu Dutta; Shilpakar, Ramila; Thapa, Sudip; Sharma, Rajiv; Acharya, Bibek; Chapagain, Sandhya; Karn, Ambuj; Poudel, Saugat; Paudel, Bishal

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Malnutrition among Cancer Patients in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

creativeworkseries.issn	JNMA Print ISSN: 0028-2715; Online ISSN: 1815-672X
dc.contributor.author	K.C., Anuj
dc.contributor.author	Poudel, Bishnu Dutta
dc.contributor.author	Shilpakar, Ramila
dc.contributor.author	Thapa, Sudip
dc.contributor.author	Sharma, Rajiv
dc.contributor.author	Acharya, Bibek
dc.contributor.author	Chapagain, Sandhya
dc.contributor.author	Karn, Ambuj
dc.contributor.author	Poudel, Saugat
dc.contributor.author	Paudel, Bishal
dc.date.accessioned	2025-11-05T08:33:25Z
dc.date.available	2025-11-05T08:33:25Z
dc.date.issued	2022
dc.description	Anuj K.C. Department of Medical Oncology, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, Dudhapati, Bhaktapur, Nepal Bishnu Dutta Poudel Department of Medical Oncology, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, Dudhapati, Bhaktapur, Nepal Ramila Shilpakar Department of Medical Oncology, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, Dudhapati, Bhaktapur, Nepal Sudip Thapa Department of Medical Oncology, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, Dudhapati, Bhaktapur, Nepal Rajiv Sharma Department of Medical Oncology, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, Dudhapati, Bhaktapur, Nepal Bibek Acharya Department of Clinical Oncology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal Sandhya Chapagain Department of Clinical Oncology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal Ambuj Karn Department of Clinical Oncology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal Saugat Poudel Department of Clinical Oncology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal Bishal Paudel Department of Haematology, Civil Service Hospital, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
dc.description.abstract	Abstract Introduction: Malnutrition is one of the most frequent disorders among cancer patients. It is seen in 50-90% of cancer patients. This high prevalence of malnutrition is very concerning as it is associated with reduced effective treatment, functional status, quality of life and survival. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of malnutrition among cancer patients in a tertiary care centre. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 95 cancer patients in the Department of Clinical Oncology of a tertiary care centre from 25 January 2022 to 25 July 2022. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: 1192/2078/79). Convenience sampling was done. Patients were screened using Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment for malnutrition. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated. Results: Among 95 cancer patients, 22 (23.15%) (15.10-32.90, 95% Confidence Interval) were malnourished. Conclusions: The prevalence of malnutrition was found to be lower than in other studies done in similar settings. Nutritional assessment and support should be an integral part of care for gastrointestinal cancer.
dc.identifier	https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.7616
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14572/3051
dc.language.iso	en_US
dc.publisher	Nepal Medical Association
dc.subject	Malnourishment
dc.subject	Nutritional deficiency
dc.subject	Screening
dc.title	Malnutrition among Cancer Patients in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
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