Rationale Up to 60% of patients with head and neck cancer are malnourished upon first presentation. Malnutrition has been associated with a higher risk of adverse events and decreased quality of life and survival. Patients with a high risk of malnutrition often receive pretreatment dietary treatment …

In the ESPEN SIG meetings the similarities and differences between cachexia and disease-related malnutrition (DRM) were previously analyzed, as well as the role of inflammation in DRM. In the years 2023–2025, the SIG moving forward emphasized the relevance of the evolution of the cachexia definition …

Muscle health, encompassing muscle mass, composition, strength, physical performance and patient-reported outcomes, is a key determinant of clinical outcomes across the life course and a wide range of disease states. Despite growing recognition of its importance, muscle health remains insufficiently …

Background & aim Adequate protein intake is essential during recovery from illness to prevent complications such as malnutrition, sarcopenia, and delayed wound healing. Mobile applications may support self-monitoring and early detection of inadequate intake. This study evaluated the concurrent validity …

Based on a Dutch corpus of 40 dietitian–client conversations on malnutrition in the primary care setting, we use conversation analysis to investigate how dietary advice is provided in the context of shared decision-making. We demonstrate how client involvement is encouraged in some ways but constrained …

Objective To determine the association between physical activity (PA; duration and intensity) and patient and clinical outcomes at various measurement occasions post dysvascular major lower limb amputation (LLA). Methods In this multicenter longitudinal observational study, the PA levels of adults who …

This study aimed to develop a measurement instrument of frailty experiences, the Frailty Experiences Scale, in community-dwelling older adults and test its psychometric properties. The process involved three steps: expert sessions (n = 10) to assess face and content validity; think-aloud interviews (n = 5) …

Achtergrond Het integreren van zorg voor (risico op) ondervoeding en sarcopenie in de eerstelijnszorg is uitdagend, omdat de beperkte fysieke nabijheid van zorgprofessionals de samenwerking bemoeilijkt. Beide aandoeningen komen veel voor bij thuiswonende ouderen en gaan gepaard met aanzienlijke achteruitgang …

Background & aims: Body composition and energy metabolism (BC and EM) assessments inform patients’ nutritional status and allow the identification, diagnosis, and management of core nutritional problems. However, a structured approach or care model for integrating these assessments into the nutrition …

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