Development of a Remote Mediterranean Diet Intervention for Patients With Cancer During Chemotherapy Treatment: A Mixed Methods Analysis

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Objectives

The Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) is rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and bioactive compounds. Despite emerging research on the benefits of nutrition to complement the efficacy of chemotherapy and reduce symptom burden, there are few structured nutritional programs available for patients with cancer. Herein, we developed a MedDiet intervention for patients undergoing chemotherapy and identified barriers and facilitators to adherence.

Methods

This was a qualitative analysis of the intervention arm of a randomized controlled trial (NCT04534738). Participants were eligible if they had cancer (any type) and had at least 6 weeks of chemotherapy scheduled. The 8-week MedDiet intervention included home food delivery (frozen meals and MedDiet ingredient

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9193902 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature