학술논문
Current practices for nutritional evaluation and care during the treatment of pediatric oncology patients: a survey among AIEOP centers
Document Type
Original Paper
Author
Venturelli, Francesco; Leardini, Davide; Baccelli, Francesco; Gottardi, Francesca; Barat, Veronica; Vendemini, Francesca; Folsi, Veronica Maria; Meazza, Cristina; Marinoni, Maddalena; Bernardo, Maria Ester; Tumino, Manuela; Brugiolo, Alessandra; Pizzato, Cristina; Battisti, Laura; Bertolini, Patrizia; Pancaldi, Alessia; Rinieri, Simona; Pericoli, Roberta; Coccia, Paola; Onofrillo, Daniela; Fabozzi, Francesco; Bianchi, Simona; Rizzo, Daniela; Daniele, Rosa Maria; Stellato, Pio; Prete, Arcangelo; Masetti, Riccardo; Muratore, Edoardo
Source
European Journal of Pediatrics. 183(3):1137-1144
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1432-1076
Abstract
Nutritional status plays a crucial role in the mortality rates of the pediatric oncology patients. However, there is a lack of systematic approaches for nutritional assessment in this population. This study aims to assess the current practice for nutritional assessment and care of pediatric cancer patients in Italy. A 25-items web-based, nation-wide questionnaire was circulated as of January 9, 2023 among physicians within the AIEOP network, composed of 49 national centers, out of which 21 routinely perform HCT. This survey examined the practices of 21 Italian pediatric oncology centers, revealing significant heterogeneity in nutritional practices. Only half of the centers routinely assessed all patients, utilizing different clinical and biochemical parameters. The use of neutropenic diets remained prevalent after chemotherapy or stem cell transplantation. Conclusion: This study underscores the pressing need for unified recommendations to improve nutritional care and potentially enhance outcomes for pediatric cancer patients.[Table Removed]