Exploring awareness, perceptions, and practices relating to nutritional status and low muscle mass in patients with ovarian cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Women with ovarian cancer are at high risk of malnutrition and muscle loss due to advanced-stage diagnosis and treatment toxicities. Evidence-based guidelines recommend screening for malnutrition and sarcopenia to prevent associated adverse consequences, including reduced survival. This study aimed to describe awareness and perceptions of nutrition-related issues and practices in ovarian cancer among Australian healthcare professionals.

Methods

A national survey was completed between November 2023 and March 2024. The 24-item survey evaluated awareness and perceptions of nutrition-related issues, screening and referral practices for malnutrition and sarcopenia at specific timepoints (from diagnosis, during, and/or post-treatment) and barriers to nutrition care in ovar

SUBMITTER: Benna-Doyle S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12279610 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature