- Frailty in Older Adults
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Family Support in Illness
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
2012-2024
Abstract Background Malnutrition is prevalent in acute hospitals and malnourished patients have an increased risk of morbidity mortality. Studies malnutrition quality life ( QoL ) are generally limited by both the nutritional assessment methods employed. The present study aimed to evaluate relationship between malnutrition, as assessed using a range methods, , measured EuroQol‐5 D ‐3 L Short‐Form SF) ‐36 questionnaires. Methods comprised prospective cross‐sectional 149 inpatients aged 65–99...
This is a prospective observational study of malnutrition and six-week clinical outcomes on previously unstudied population older hospital inpatients in rural Wales. One hundred twenty-six 152 patients than 60 years identified the wards surveyed were included. Patients unable to give informed consent those too ill participate excluded. The main findings that 55 (44%) malnourished at first assessment, nutrition risk predicted mortality (P = 0.019), length stay 0.026), discharge destination...
Healthy lifestyle interventions have a positive impact on multiple disease trajectories, including cancer-related outcomes. Specifically, appropriate habitual physical activity, adequate sleep, and regular wholesome diet are of paramount importance for the wellness supportive care survivors cancer. Mobile health (mHealth) apps potential to support novel tailored interventions.
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Healthy lifestyle interventions have a positive impact on multiple disease trajectories, including cancer-related outcomes. Specifically, appropriate habitual physical activity, adequate sleep, and regular wholesome diet are of paramount importance for the wellness supportive care survivors cancer. Mobile health (mHealth) apps potential to support novel tailored interventions. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This observational pilot study aims assess...