Research of changes in nutritional status of perioperative gastrointestinal cancer patients / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the change in nutritional status of perioperative gastrointestinal cancer patients. Methods The nutritional status of 207 gastrointestinal cancer patients who were to undergo elective radical surgery was evaluated by SGA within 48h of admission and 7 days after operation. The investigation results went through analysis. Results Body weight was significantly decreased 7 days after operation compared with 48h of admission, the prevalence of malnutrition 7 days after operation was higher than 48h of admission; weight loss, change of food intake and decreased functional activity were the related factors of change in nutritional status of perioperative gastrointestinal cancer patients. Conclusions There was a decreased nutritional status among perioperative gastrointestinal cancer patients, and appropriate nutrition intervention program and treatment should be taken to improve clinical outcomes according to the risk factors.