P385 - AWARENESS AND USAGE OF A DIETARY GUIDE BY CANCER PATIENTS AND CLINICIANS: A NATIONAL SURVEY STUDY

P385

AWARENESS AND USAGE OF A DIETARY GUIDE BY CANCER PATIENTS AND CLINICIANS: A NATIONAL SURVEY STUDY

X. Dai^1,*, M. Cong¹, X. Zhang¹

¹Department of Comprehensive Oncology, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China

Rationale: Dietary guidance for cancer patients may contribute to the improvements in their nutritional status and anti-tumor treatment effects. On August 1, 2017, the National Health Commission of China issued a guide called the “Dietary Guide for Cancer Patients”. In this study, we evaluated the application of the “Dietary Guide for Cancer Patients” guidelines among cancer patients and clinicians.

Methods: This survey was organized by the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and 14 other medical centers, and included 504 patients with cancer and 238 clinicians. The survey was conducted using a standard questionnaire related to the “Dietary Guide for Cancer Patients,” comprising patient- and clinician-specific questionnaires.

Results: Approximately 35.12% of patients with cancer and 78.15% of clinicians were aware of the dietary guide. Cancer patients residing in Northeast China (69.2%), with time of tumor onset≥3 years (41.1%), and those engaged in education of healthy diet (49.4%) demonstrated higher awareness of the dietary guide. Similarly, clinicians in Northeast China (95.0 %), with senior professional titles (90.5%), and ≥10 years experience in oncology nutrition guidance (90.6%) showed greater knowledge of the guide. The primary pathway to understanding the guide were the internet, TV, and radio for patients with cancer (49.15%) and institution-sponsored training among clinicians (66.67%). The primary dietary guide item of concern for cancer patients was balanced diet and moderate exercise (82.54%). The survey revealed that 97.41% of the clinicians believed that dietary guide training should be conducted regularly, with a preference for online training courses (71.82%).  

Conclusion: The “Dietary Guide for Cancer Patients” serves as a useful instrument for both patients with cancer and clinicians. The data provided here facilitate the refinement and application of the guide.

Disclosure of Interest: None declared