Understanding Nutritional Problems of Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients: Opportunities for Supportive Care Through eHealth.
Dorien L Oostra, Natasha Renee Burse, Laura J Wolf and 5 others
PMID 32022781WHAT IT FOUND
Women with metastatic breast cancer had varied nutrition beliefs, and none reported finding a source specific to their disease. 17 rated nutrition importance 8 or higher, but only 8 reported discussing nutrition with a care team member.
Key findings
01None of the women reported finding a nutrition information source specific to living with metastatic breast cancer.
028 respondents reported talking about nutrition with 1 or more members of their care team since diagnosis.
0317 women rated the importance of nutrition for women living with metastatic breast cancer as 8 or higher on a 10-point scale.
STILL TO COME
How it was doneWhat they foundWhat it means for RNs
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What it does not show
Only 21 women were interviewed, and they were already participating in Nurse AMIE. Their views may not represent all patients with metastatic breast cancer. Patients with deteriorating health were excluded, and 7 invited participants were not reached. Women with worse symptoms or less ability to use a tablet may be missing. The study was at a single cancer institute and required English speaking and tablet use. It may not apply to other settings or patients with different language or ability needs. It did not test Nurse AMIE or any nutrition intervention. It cannot show effects on nutrition, fatigue, weight, or quality of life. Some eHealth design recommendations come from the authors' discussion and conclusion. They are not tested results.
Declared interests
The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
The easy way to misread this
Do not read this as evidence that Nurse AMIE or nutrition eHealth support improves outcomes. It interviewed 21 women about nutrition experiences and preferences, and it did not test effects.