Closing the gap in nutrition care at outpatient cancer centers : ongoing initiatives of the oncology nutrition dietetic practice group / Elaine B. Trujillo, Suzanne W. Dixon, Katrina Claghorn, Rhone M. Levin, Jeannine B. Mills, Colleen K. Spees
Series: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 118 : 4, page 749-760 Publication details: April 2018Content type:- text
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Lack of access to nutrition care in outpatient cancer centers is a critical issue in the US health care system. It is well documented that malnutrition adversely affects key outcomes, including morbidity and mortality, as well as hospitalizations, readmissions, and other variables that may increase cost of oncology care. Based upon this evidence, the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group (ON DPG), a practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy), formulated a strategic plan to address nutrition-related gaps in cancer care.
Nutrition.
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