Date of Award
Fall 12-14-2021
Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Nutrition
First Advisor
Kate Wiley
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate patient opinions on nutrition's role in cancer treatment and attitudes towards healthy eating before and after working with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using a convenience sample of patients in an urban safety net hospital cancer center. Patients completed electronic surveys before and after their 3-month nutrition counseling program, which included 3 thirty minutes sessions with an RDN. Data collection occurred from August 2019 to March 2020.
Results: Pre- and post-intervention surveys were completed by 25 patients. The only statistically significant change was in patients’ report trying to make healthier food choices after the intervention (P=0.002). However, other changes in attitudes and beliefs were likely clinically significant.
Conclusions and implications: Improving nutrition services for this population may improve the quality of patient-centered care and health outcomes in these patients.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/26587477
Recommended Citation
Gardner, Emily; Wiley, Kate; Forbus, Mary; and Nucci, Anita, "Nutrition Program Survey for Outpatient Oncology Population." , Georgia State University, 2021.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/26587477
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