K McMahon1, J K Brown. 1. State University of New York, Buffalo School of Nursing, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To review the components of nutritional screening, screening measures and tools, and the nurses' role in nutritional assessment. DATA SOURCES: Research studies, review articles, and book chapters. CONCLUSIONS: Timely and appropriate nutritional interventions require the adoption of routine initial nutritional screening, referral for comprehensive nutritional assessments as needed, and continued re-screening. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Oncology nurses should be prepared to contribute to a comprehensive nutritional assessment in their role as patient advocate and expert clinician.
OBJECTIVES: To review the components of nutritional screening, screening measures and tools, and the nurses' role in nutritional assessment. DATA SOURCES: Research studies, review articles, and book chapters. CONCLUSIONS: Timely and appropriate nutritional interventions require the adoption of routine initial nutritional screening, referral for comprehensive nutritional assessments as needed, and continued re-screening. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Oncology nurses should be prepared to contribute to a comprehensive nutritional assessment in their role as patient advocate and expert clinician.
Authors: Lauren C Capozzi; Harold Lau; Raylene A Reimer; Margaret McNeely; Janine Giese-Davis; S Nicole Culos-Reed Journal: BMC Cancer Date: 2012-10-02 Impact factor: 4.430