A qualitative descriptive study on the perspectives and experiences of multidisciplinary HCPs in providing nutritional care to older adults with cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the perceptions and experiences of healthcare professionals (HCPs) caring for older adults with cancer regarding dietary advice provision and dietetic referral.

Methods

Qualitative descriptive study providing rich descriptions of the experiences of multidisciplinary HCPs in providing care to older adults with cancer, excluding dietitians or nutritionists. Purposive and snowball sampling methods were used for recruitment. Semi-structured interviews and a focus group session were conducted. Data was analysed using qualitative content analysis. Inductive codes were generated, and codes representing factors influencing HCPs' referral to dietetics and dietary advice provision were then mapped to domains in the Tailored Implementation of Chronic Diseases (TIC

SUBMITTER: Wong RLY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11861013 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature