Barriers and Facilitators to Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet Intervention during Chemotherapy Treatment: A Qualitative Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Patients undergoing chemotherapy are at risk for malnutrition and a high symptom burden, and nutritional interventions can address clinical and supportive care outcomes. Herein, we identified barriers and facilitators to adhering to a Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) intervention during chemotherapy. Patients with cancer (any type) who were undergoing chemotherapy were enrolled into a clinical trial testing the effects of an 8-week MedDiet intervention on cancer-related fatigue. Participants were randomized 2:1, MedDiet:control. The intervention entailed food provision, education, a cookbook, a session with a nutritionist, and weekly check-ins. Post-intervention, all participants completed semi-structured exit interviews. The interviews were transcribed and open coding was conducted to describ

SUBMITTER: Harvey BI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10243285 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature