A5038018756- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Stoma care and complications
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
Karolinska Institutet
2013-2024
Karolinska University Hospital
2018-2024
Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research
2013-2014
This study of patients under investigation for lung cancer (LC) aims to: 1) examine the prevalence self-reported taste and smell alterations (TSAs) their relationships with demographic clinical characteristics; 2) explore nutritional importance TSAs by examining associations patient-reported weight loss, symptoms interfering food intake, changes in intake.Patients were recruited consecutively during LC from one university hospital Sweden. Patient-reported information on TSAs, demographics,...
Taste and smell changes are common distressing symptoms in patients with cancer, which may contribute to decreased nutritional intake leading malnutrition reduced quality of life. Evidence‐based knowledge available healthcare staff regarding dietary counselling taste is lacking. To be able develop advice patients, these need characterised assessed. The T aste S mell urvey ( TSS ) a 16‐item questionnaire English, has been used Canada investigate self‐perceived reported by cancer. As no...
Taste and smell alterations (TSAs) are common symptoms in patients with cancer that may interfere nutritional intake quality of life. In this study, we explore describe how characteristics self-reported TSAs change individuals lung over time using a multiple case study approach to present longitudinal data from individuals.Patients under investigation for were recruited one university hospital Sweden. The 52 providing eligible the analyses presented here those treated primary three...
Taste and smell alterations have been recognized as common symptoms in relation to various cancers. However, previous research suggests that patients do not receive sufficient support managing taste alterations. Therefore, the objective of this study is investigate how persons with experience from lung cancer-related reason about resources strategies offered used manage these symptoms. Data semi-structured individual interviews 13 women four men were analyzed qualitative content analysis. We...
Abstract Introduction The scored Patient‐Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG‐SGA©) is a validated tool for the screening, assessment and monitoring of malnutrition, triaging interventions. It contains patient‐generated component healthcare professional (HCP)‐generated component. Aim To translate PG‐SGA into Swedish, assess linguistic content validity Swedish version, ensure conceptional, semantic operational equivalence to original English PG‐SGA. Methods In line with methodology used...
Background: A previous study investigated the value of adding a dietitian to geriatric discharge Liaison-Team.The scope this was explore possible economic savings this.Methods: Patients, 70+ and at nutritional risk, were randomized receive Liaison-Team either with (intervention group, IG) or without (control CG).The IG received three home visits by during 12-week period.Data included in analysis time spent dietitian, use oral supplements (ONS) number hospitalization days.Results: Of 71...