Use of food restrictions to prevent infections in paediatric patients with cancer and haematopoietic cell transplantation recipients: a systematic review and clinical practice guideline.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Food restrictions during periods of neutropenia have been widely used in oncology settings to prevent infections. As there is a lack of clearly demonstrated effectiveness, this strategy is being increasingly questioned.

Methods

A multi-national panel of 23 individuals was convened to develop a clinical practice guideline (CPG) on the use of food restrictions to prevent infections in paediatric patients with cancer and haematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) recipients. It included representation from persons with lived experience and physicians, dieticians, nurses, pharmacists and guideline methodologists working in paediatric oncology/HCT or infectious diseases. Panel members (female n = 15; 65%) were from North America (12, 52%), Europe (8, 35%), South America

SUBMITTER: Phillips R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11872571 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature