Nurses' Knowledge in Relation to the Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome in Cancer Patients: A Cross-National Comparison in Two European Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome (ACS) is a severe complication of cancer and is considered to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality affecting up to two-thirds of cancer patients and one that needs specialized nursing care. Studies showed that the ACS has been relatively under-researched and under-resourced whist the nurses' knowledge has not been systematically explored.

Objective

Τo explores nurses' knowledge, understanding, and management of ACS in clinical practice in two European countries.

Methods

Descriptive-comparative study with 197 cancer nurses recruited during two National Conferences in Greece and Cyprus. Data were retrieved with the "Investigation of anorexia-cachexia syndrome in Practice" questionnaire.

Results

In terms of

SUBMITTER: Socratous G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8493427 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature