Publications by authors named "Yuk Fong Lam"
Background: Malnutrition in advanced cancer patients is common but limited and inconclusive data exists on the effectiveness of nutrition interventions. Feasibility and acceptability of a novel family-based nutritional psychosocial intervention were established recently. The aims of this present study were to assess the feasibility of undertaking a randomised controlled trial of the latter intervention, to pilot test outcome measures and to explore preliminary outcomes.
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- The study explored the acceptability of the PIcNIC intervention, which involves nutrition education for cancer patients and their families, to enhance patient outcomes.
- The research included semi-structured interviews with 64 participants from Australia and Hong Kong, focusing on patients, family members, and healthcare professionals to gather insights on the intervention's effectiveness.
- Findings highlighted key areas like the necessity for personalized nutrition plans, the importance of family involvement, and the varying perceptions across different participant groups about the intervention's implementation and resources, suggesting it is a valued approach for cancer care.
Background: Malnutrition is frequent in patients with cancer, particularly those in advanced stages of the disease. The aim of the present study was to test the feasibility of a family-centred nutritional intervention, based on the Family Systems theory and past research.
Methods: This was a single-arm trial assessing feasibility (eligibility, recruitment and retention rates); acceptability by patients, family caregivers and health professionals; intervention fidelity, and energy/protein intake (in one site only).