Nutrition Support Interventions for Children and Young People Treated for Osteosarcoma: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To map evidence for nutrition interventions during osteosarcoma (OS) treatment for children and young people (CYP), identifying gaps to inform research for this predominantly adolescent group.

Design

Scoping review following Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.

Data sources

MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, EMCARE and CENTRAL were searched from inception to July 2025 using a three-step search strategy (pilot, full, reference screening).

Eligibility criteria

Studies were included if they assessed nutrition interventions in patients with OS aged < 25 years undergoing treatment. Mixed cancer cohorts were eligible if > 50% had OS or OS data were reported separately.

Exclusions

qualitative studies, patients > 25 years, survivors, an

SUBMITTER: Sealy L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12661479 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature