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Winderlich J, Little B, Oberender F, Farrell T, Jenkins S, Landorf E, Menzies J, O'Brien K, Rowe C, Sim K, van der Wilk M, Woodgate J, Udy AA, Ridley EJ. Dietitian and nutrition-related practices and resources in Australian and New Zealand PICUs: A clinician survey. Aust Crit Care 2024; 37:490-494. [PMID: 37169654 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2023.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Recommendations to facilitate evidence-based nutrition provision for critically ill children exist and indicate the importance of nutrition in this population. Despite these recommendations, it is currently unknown how well Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) paediatric intensive care units (PICUs) are equipped to provide nutrition care. OBJECTIVES The objectives of this project were to describe the dietitian and nutrition-related practices and resources in ANZ PICUs. METHODS A clinician survey was completed as a component of an observational study across nine ANZ PICUs in June 2021. The online survey comprised 31 questions. Data points included reporting on dietetics resourcing, local feeding-related guidelines and algorithms, nutrition screening and assessment practices, anthropometry practices, and indirect calorimetry (IC) device availability and local technical expertise. Data are presented as frequency (%), mean (standard deviation), or median (interquartile range). RESULTS Survey responses were received from all nine participating sites. Dietetics staffing per available PICU bed ranged from 0.01 to 0.07 full-time equivalent (median: 0.03 [interquartile range: 0.02-0.04]). Nutrition screening was established in three (33%) units, all of which used the Paediatric Nutrition Screening Tool. Dietitians consulted all appropriate patients (or where capacity allowed) in six (66%) units and on a request or referral basis only in three (33%) units. All units possessed a local feeding guideline or algorithm. An IC device was available in two (22%) PICUs and was used in one of these units. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study to describe the dietitian and nutrition-related practices and resources of ANZ PICUs. Areas for potential improvement include dietetics full-time equivalent, routine nutrition assessment, and access to IC.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jacinta Winderlich
- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Monash, University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Starship Child Health, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Nutrition & Dietetics Department, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, John Hunter Children's Hospital, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- Nutrition Department, Women's & Children's Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia; Nutrition Department, Alfred Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition & Food Services, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Nutrition & Dietetics, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Nutrition & Dietetics, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Nutrition & Dietetics Department, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Dietetics & Foodservices, Children's Health Queensland Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Monash, University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Department of Intensive Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, The Alfred, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Monash, University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Nutrition Department, Alfred Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Landorf E, Hammond P, Abu-Assi R, Ellison S, Boyle T, Comerford A, Couper R. Formula modifications to the Crohn's disease exclusion diet do not impact therapy success in paediatric Crohn's disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2024. [PMID: 38623960 DOI: 10.1002/jpn3.12215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The Crohn's disease exclusion diet (CDED) + partial enteral nutrition (PEN) is an emerging diet used to induce clinical remission in children with active Crohn's disease (CD). This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using the CDED+PEN to induce clinical remission in an Australian group of children with active CD using different PEN formulas and incorporating patient dietary requirements. METHODS We retrospectively collected data from children (both newly diagnosed and with existing CD while on therapy) with active CD (Paediatric Crohn's Disease Activity Index [PCDAI] ≥10) and biochemical evidence of active disease (elevated C-reactive protein [CRP], erythrocyte sedimentation rate [ESR] or faecal calprotectin [FC]) who completed at least phase 1 (6 weeks) of the CDED+PEN to induce clinical remission. Data were collected at baseline, Week 6 and Week 12. The primary endpoint was clinical remission at Week 6 defined as PCDAI < 10. RESULTS Twenty-four children were included in phase 1 analysis (mean age 13.8 ± 3.2 years). Clinical remission at Week 6 was achieved in 17/24 (70.8%) patients. Mean PCDAI, CRP, ESR and FC decreased significantly after 6 weeks (p < 0.05). Formula type (cow's milk based, rice based, soy based) did not affect treatment efficacy. A greater than 50% decrease in FC was achieved in 14/21 (66.7%) patients who completed phase 1 and 12/14 (85.7%) patients who completed phase 2 of the CDED+PEN. CONCLUSIONS Formula modifications to the CDED+PEN do not impact the expected treatment efficacy in Australian children with active luminal CD.
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- Emma Landorf
- Department of Nutrition, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Russell EE, Day AS, Dimitroff C, Trakman GL, Silva H, Bryant RV, Purcell L, Yao CK, Landorf E, Fitzpatrick JA. Practical application of the Crohn's disease exclusion diet as therapy in an adult Australian population. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2024; 39:446-456. [PMID: 38059536 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.16414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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There is demand from patients and clinicians to use the Crohn's disease exclusion diet (CDED) with or without partial enteral nutrition (PEN). However, the therapeutic efficacy and nutritional adequacy of this therapy are rudimentary in an adult population. This review examines the evidence for the CDED in adults with active luminal Crohn's disease and aims to provide practical guidance on the use of the CDED in Australian adults. A working group of nine inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) dietitians of DECCAN (Dietitians Crohn's and Colitis Australian Network) and an IBD gastroenterologist was established. A literature review was undertaken to examine (1) clinical indications, (2) monitoring, (3) dietary adequacy, (4) guidance for remission phase, and (5) diet reintroduction after therapy. Each diet phase was compared with Australian reference ranges for food groups and micronutrients. CDED with PEN is nutritionally adequate for adults containing sufficient energy and protein and meeting > 80% of the recommended daily intake of key micronutrients. An optimal care pathway for the clinical use of the CDED in an adult population was developed with accompanying consensus statements, clinician toolkit, and patient education brochure. Recommendations for weaning from the CDED to the Australian dietary guidelines were developed. The CDED + PEN provides an alternate partial food-based therapy for remission induction of active luminal Crohn's disease in an adult population. The CDED + PEN should be prioritized over CDED alone and prescribed by a specialist IBD dietitian. DECCAN cautions against using the maintenance diet beyond 12 weeks until further evidence becomes available.
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- Erin E Russell
- Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, IBD Service, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Dietetics, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, IBD Service, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Metro South Health, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition, Women's and Children's Health Network, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Winderlich J, Little B, Oberender F, Bollard T, Farrell T, Jenkins S, Landorf E, McCall A, Menzies J, O'Brien K, Rowe C, Sim K, van der Wilk M, Woodgate J, Paul E, Udy AA, Ridley EJ. Nutrition provision in Australian and New Zealand PICUs: A prospective observational cohort study (ePICUre). Nutrition 2024; 118:112261. [PMID: 37984244 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2023.112261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The main aim of this study was to describe nutrition provision in Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) pediatric intensive care units (PICUs), including mode of nutrition and adequacy of enteral nutrition (EN) to PICU day 28. Secondary aims were to determine the proportion of children undergoing dietetics assessment, the average time to this intervention, and the methods for estimation of energy and protein requirements. METHODS This observational study was conducted in all ANZ tertiary-affiliated specialist PICUs. All children ≤18 y of age admitted to the PICU over a 2-wk period and remaining for ≥48 h were included. Data were collected on days 1 to 7, 14, 21, and 28 (unless discharged prior). Data points included oral intake, EN and parenteral nutrition support, estimated energy and protein adequacy, and dietetics assessment details. RESULTS We enrolled 141 children, of which 79 were boys (56%) and 84 were <2 y of age (60%). Thirty children (73%) received solely EN on day 7 with documented energy and protein targets for 22 (73%). Of these children, 14 (64%) received <75% of their estimated requirements. A dietetics assessment was provided to 80 children (57%), and was significantly higher in those remaining in the PICU beyond the median length of stay (41% in patients staying ≤4.6 d versus 72% in those staying >4.6 d; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This prospective study of nutrition provision across ANZ PICUs identified important areas for improvement, particularly in EN adequacy and nutrition assessment. Further research to optimize nutrition provision in this setting is urgently needed.
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- Jacinta Winderlich
- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Nutrition and Dietetics, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Starship Child Health, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, Australia
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- Nutrition & Dietetics Department, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, John Hunter Children's Hospital, New Lambton Heights, Australia
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- Nutrition Department, Women's & Children's Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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- Nutrition Department, Women's & Children's Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition & Food Services, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Nutrition & Dietetics, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia
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- Nutrition & Dietetics, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia
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- Department of Dietetics & Foodservices, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Intensive Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, The Alfred, Melbourne, Australia
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- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Dietetics and Nutrition, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia
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Burgess D, McGrath KH, Watson C, Collins T, Brown S, Marks K, Dehlsen K, Herbison K, Landorf E, Benn L, Fox J, Liew M. Exclusive enteral nutrition: An optimal care pathway for use in children with active luminal Crohn's disease. J Paediatr Child Health 2022; 58:572-578. [PMID: 35181966 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.15911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIM Exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) is recommended as a first-line therapy for active luminal paediatric Crohn's disease, by many contemporary consensus guidelines. However, EEN protocols vary internationally. A key enabler for the use of EEN therapy has been identified as the standardisation of protocols. The aim of this study was to develop an optimal care pathway for use of EEN in children with active luminal Crohn's disease. METHODS A working group of 11 paediatric gastroenterology dietitians and one paediatric gastroenterologist from Australia and New Zealand was convened to develop a standard optimal care pathway. Seven key areas were identified; clinical indications, workup assessments, EEN prescription, monitoring, food reintroduction, partial enteral nutrition and maintenance enteral nutrition. Recent literature was reviewed, assessed according to the National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines, and consensus statements were developed and voted on. Consensus opinion was used where literature gaps existed. RESULTS A total of nineteen consensus statements from the seven key areas were agreed upon. The consensus statements informed the optimal care pathway for children with active luminal undertaking EEN in Australia and New Zealand. CONCLUSION This study developed an EEN optimal care pathway to facilitate standardisation of clinical care for children with active luminal Crohn's disease, and hopefully improve clinical outcomes and identify areas for future research.
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- Deirdre Burgess
- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, John Hunter Children's Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Clinical Nutrition, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Dietetics, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Dietetics, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Christchurch Public Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Children's Hospital Westmead, Sydney Children's Hospital Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney Children's Hospital Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Dietetics, Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Paediatric Dietetics, Womens and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Dietetics, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Dietetics, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Dietetics, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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van der Haak N, Edwards S, Perem M, Landorf E, Osborn M. Nutritional Status at Diagnosis, During, and After Treatment in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2021; 10:668-674. [PMID: 33844931 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2020.0197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Purpose: Malnutrition is commonly observed during cancer treatment, while some cancer survivors are at risk of overweight and obesity. This study investigated nutritional status during and after treatment in adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer. Methods: A retrospective chart review of AYA diagnosed with cancer was conducted. Data were collected monthly during treatment, then annually for 3 years of follow-up. Results: Of 93 AYA, 8% were underweight at diagnosis versus 20% during treatment (p = 0.012). Forty-four percent experienced ≥5% loss of weight (LOW) during treatment, and 23% of those were not referred to a dietitian. While 47% were referred to a dietitian at some point during treatment, 77% did not have dietetic involvement in the month after reaching greatest percentage LOW. Different tumor types were associated with different risks of LOW. Eighty-six percent with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)/lymphoblastic lymphoma (LL) and 86% with acute myeloid leukemia had ≥5% LOW during treatment, compared with 17% with Hodgkin lymphoma (p < 0.0001). In year 3 of follow-up, 36% of all AYA were overweight or obese versus 25% at diagnosis (p = 0.2). Overweight/obesity was more common in ALL/LL survivors than other tumor types (67% vs. 14%, p = 0.037). No patients had dietitian involvement in year 3 of follow-up. Conclusions: AYA, particularly those with ALL/LL, are at risk of significant weight loss during treatment and overweight and obesity during survivorship. Dietetic involvement was inconsistent in this cohort. These data may guide which diagnoses warrant preemptive dietetic input during treatment and highlight the importance of dietetic involvement in survivorship.
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- Natalie van der Haak
- Department of Nutrition, Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, South Australia
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- Adelaide Health Technology Assessment, Data, Design and Statistics Service, School of Public Health, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia
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- Youth Cancer Service, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia
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- Department of Nutrition, Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, South Australia
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- Youth Cancer Service, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia.,Department of Haematology and Oncology, Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, South Australia
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Burgess D, Herbison K, Fox J, Collins T, Landorf E, Howley P. Exclusive enteral nutrition in children and adolescents with Crohn disease: Dietitian perspectives and practice. J Paediatr Child Health 2021; 57:359-364. [PMID: 33015922 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.15220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM In newly diagnosed paediatric Crohn disease, exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) is recommended as a first-line treatment for remission induction. However, EEN protocols vary internationally. The development of best practice protocols may make it easier to make definitive conclusions about optimal EEN therapy, and may improve patient outcomes. This study aims to determine the variations in current dietitian EEN practice within Australia and New Zealand (NZ) to inform a common EEN protocol in the future, and to gather perspectives on the need for nutrition resources for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). METHODS A questionnaire was created and emailed to paediatric dietitians working with gastroenterologists in public and private paediatric centres in Australia and NZ. Respondents were invited to provide details of their perspectives of EEN therapy and protocol details. RESULTS Eighteen paediatric dietitians responded to the questionnaire, 10 from Australia and 8 from NZ. There was clear consensus between respondents on the duration of EEN being 6 and 8 weeks, the need for close dietitian supervision while on EEN, and the method of food reintroduction. There was lack of consensus between dietitians regarding permitted concomitant foods whilst on EEN. This study also determined a potential benchmarking relationship between IBD dietitian hours and numbers of patients on EEN per year in a centre. CONCLUSIONS Paediatric dietitians in Australia and NZ are mostly aligned in their practice of EEN. Development of a standard EEN protocol, and patient IBD resources, will further align practice and allow for greater research possibilities.
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- Deirdre Burgess
- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, John Hunter Children's Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Womens and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences/Statistics, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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