Caregiver-involved nutritional support and mindfulness training for patients with gastrointestinal cancer: Effects on malnutrition risk and mood.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to assess the impact of caregiver-shared decision-making in family nutritional support combined with mindfulness-based behavioral therapy on malnutrition risk and mood states in patients with gastrointestinal tumors.
Results Summary
The integrated approach significantly improved nutritional indicators (body mass index, serum albumin, transferrin), mood states (all seven dimensions of the Profile of Mood States), and reduced malnutrition risk (Nutrition Risk Screening 2002) and mindfulness scores (Mindful Attention Awareness Scale). Compliance and satisfaction rates were also higher in the intervention group.
Population
Patients with gastrointestinal tumors (n = 118) treated at Jiangnan University Affiliated Hospital.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
6 months
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
caregiver-shared decision-making in family nutritional support with mindfulness-based behavioral therapy | decrease | risk of malnutrition | patients with gastrointestinal tumors | - | significantly reduced | #1 |
caregiver-shared decision-making in family nutritional support with mindfulness-based behavioral therapy | increase | mood states | patients with gastrointestinal tumors | - | improved | #2 |
caregiver-shared decision-making in family nutritional support with mindfulness-based behavioral therapy | increase | body mass index | patients with gastrointestinal tumors | - | were higher | #3 |
caregiver-shared decision-making in family nutritional support with mindfulness-based behavioral therapy | increase | serum albumin levels | patients with gastrointestinal tumors | - | were higher | #4 |
caregiver-shared decision-making in family nutritional support with mindfulness-based behavioral therapy | increase | transferrin levels | patients with gastrointestinal tumors | - | were higher | #5 |
caregiver-shared decision-making in family nutritional support with mindfulness-based behavioral therapy | increase | scores for all seven dimensions of the Profile of Mood States questionnaire | patients with gastrointestinal tumors | - | were higher | #6 |
caregiver-shared decision-making in family nutritional support with mindfulness-based behavioral therapy | decrease | Nutrition Risk Screening 2002 scores | patients with gastrointestinal tumors | - | were lower | #7 |
caregiver-shared decision-making in family nutritional support with mindfulness-based behavioral therapy | decrease | Mindful Attention Awareness Scale scores | patients with gastrointestinal tumors | - | were lower | #8 |
caregiver-shared decision-making in family nutritional support with mindfulness-based behavioral therapy | increase | compliance rates | patients with gastrointestinal tumors | 94.92% | were higher | #9 |
caregiver-shared decision-making in family nutritional support with mindfulness-based behavioral therapy | increase | satisfaction rates | patients with gastrointestinal tumors | 98.31% | were higher | #10 |
BACKGROUND: The participation of caregivers, who play a crucial role in the recovery of patients with gastrointestinal tumors, in family nutrition support decisions can help tailor nutrition plans to meet the specific needs and lifestyle habits of the patient, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of nutritional intake. AIM: To assess the impact of caregiver-shared decision-making in family nutritional support with mindfulness-based behavioral therapy on the risk of malnutrition and mood states in patients with gastrointestinal tumors. METHODS: Patients with gastrointestinal tumors (n = 118) treated at the Jiangnan University Affiliated Hospital between December 2021 and March 2024 were assigned to the observation (n = 59) and control (n = 59) groups using the random number table method. In addition to the standard treatment and basic nursing measures implemented in the control group, the integrated approach was implemented in the observation group. The nutritional and mood state indicators, compliance, and satisfaction before and 6 months after implementing the intervention were compared between the groups. RESULTS: The body mass index, serum albumin levels, and transferrin levels, as well as the scores for all seven dimensions of the Profile of Mood States questionnaire, in the observation were higher than those in the control group after the 6-month follow-up period (P < 0.05). However, the Nutrition Risk Screening 2002 and Mindful Attention Awareness Scale scores were lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05). The compliance and satisfaction rates were 94.92% and 98.31%, respectively, which were higher than those of the control group (79.66% and 88.14%, respectively; P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The implementation of the integrated approach significantly reduced the risk of malnutrition and improved mood states in patients with gastrointestinal tumors. Moreover, the compliance and satisfaction rates were higher.