The investigation and analysis of construction actuality of cancer nutrition therapy demonstration ward

1Li Zengning,1Song Shiming,1Xue Hongmei,1Duan Yuhao,1Du Hongzhen,2Song Chunhua,3Shi Hanping

Electronic Journal of Metabolism and Nutrition of Cancer ›› 2023, Vol. 10 ›› Issue (5) : 658-666.

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Electronic Journal of Metabolism and Nutrition of Cancer ›› 2023, Vol. 10 ›› Issue (5) : 658-666.

The investigation and analysis of construction actuality of cancer nutrition therapy demonstration ward

  • 1Li Zengning,1Song Shiming,1Xue Hongmei,1Duan Yuhao,1Du Hongzhen,2Song Chunhua,3Shi Hanping
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Objective Investigating and analyzing the construction actuality of cancer nutrition therapy demonstration ward and then offering recommendations and guidance for future construction and development of the demonstration ward. Method Information about the development of each demonstration ward was gathered via a questionnaire survey. The fundamental facts about the unit clinical and nutritional treatment nutrition team makeup and bed-to-member ratio and nutrition science education activities were the primary topics covered in the survey. Each demonstration ward ' s overall structure was categorized and summarized and the improvement in nutrition screening assessment consultation and treatment work between before and after the demonstration ward's establishment were compared and evaluated among other things. Result 94 units totaled including 2 secondary hospitals were included in the survey. The number of inpatient beds in each unit was mostly concentrated in the range of 1000 – 2000 and the number of beds in the demonstration ward were mainly concentrated in the range of 50. When compared to before the demonstration ward were established the average number of people conducting nutritional risk screening assessment and consultation and treatment per year increased while the typical number of patient hospitalization days and medical expenses decreased. In the majority of units there are no more than 10 clinicians including dietitians and dietetic technicians as well as no more than five dietetic nurses the physician-to-bed ratio is below 1 20 and the ratio of dietitians dietetic technicians and dietetic nurses to beds is equal to or below 1 20. The majority of the annual events for nutrition science education don't exceed 20. Conclusion Hospital levels and regions are distributed unevenly in the Chinese present development of nutrition demonstration ward. The standard of nutrition screening and treatment in each unit has increased since the demonstration ward were established and the typical length of stay and medical expenses have reduced. Most units require more physicians and nurses and the effort to improve nutrition teaching needs to be enhanced.

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Cancer / Radiotherapy / Surgery / Nutrition / Demonstration ward / Current status of construction

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1Li Zengning,1Song Shiming,1Xue Hongmei,1Duan Yuhao,1Du Hongzhen,2Song Chunhua,3Shi Hanping. The investigation and analysis of construction actuality of cancer nutrition therapy demonstration ward[J]. Electronic Journal of Metabolism and Nutrition of Cancer. 2023, 10(5): 658-666
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