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Article: Wellbeing and nutrition-related side effects in children undergoing chemotherapy.(INSIGHT)(side effect of cancer treatment)
- Article from:
- Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dieticians Association of Australia
- Article date:
- December 1, 2006
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Abstract
Objective: To describe wellbeing and nutrition-related side effects in a group of paediatric oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy, and to examine associations with nutritional status, disease and treatment-related factors.
Methods: Cross-sectional survey of patients attending the Sydney (n = 41) or John Hunter Children's Hospitals (n = 13). Wellbeing was assessed using the Multi-attribute Health Status Classification Scheme (MHSCS) and the Play Performance Scale (PPS). Disease and treatment details were obtained through patient and parent interviews and audit of medical records. Nutritional status was assessed using anthropometric and ...