Examining the relationship between nutritional status and wound healing in head and neck cancer treatment : A focus on malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies

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The research was conducted to examine the correlation between nutritional status and wound healing in individuals who were receiving treatment for head and neck cancer. Specifically, this study sought to identify crucial nutritional factors that influenced both the recovery process and efficacy of the treatment. From February 2022 to September 2023, this cross-sectional study was undertaken involving 300 patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer who were treated at Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China. In order to evaluate nutritional status, body mass index (BMI), serum protein levels and dietary intake records were utilized. The assessment of wound healing was conducted using established oncological wound healing scales, photographic documentation and clinical examinations. After treatment, we observed a noteworthy reduction in both BMI (p < 0.05) and serum albumin levels (p < 0.05). There was slightly increased prevalence of head and neck cancer among males (61.0%, p < 0.05). Over the course of 6 months, significant enhancement in wound healing scores was noted, exhibiting overall improvement of 86% in the healing process. An inverse correlation was identified between nutritional status and wound healing efficacy through multivariate analysis. A logistic regression analysis revealed a significant positive correlation (p < 0.05) between elevated levels of serum protein and total lymphocytes and enhanced wound healing. Conversely, negative correlation (p < 0.05) was observed between larger wound size at baseline and healing. The research findings indicated noteworthy association between malnutrition and impaired wound repair among individuals diagnosed with head and neck cancer. The results underscored the significance of integrating nutritional interventions into therapeutic protocol in order to enhance clinical results. This research study provided significant contributions to the knowledge of intricate nature of head and neck cancer management by advocating for multidisciplinary approach that incorporates nutrition as the critical element of patient care and highlighted the importance of ongoing surveillance and customized dietary approaches in order to optimize wound healing and treatment efficacy.

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ErratumIn: Int Wound J. 2024 Apr;21(4):e14876. - PMID 38651520

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:21

Enthalten in:

International wound journal - 21(2024), 3 vom: 22. März, Seite e14810

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Chen, Yajun [VerfasserIn]
Li, Yuying [VerfasserIn]
Ceng, Yaqi [VerfasserIn]
Li, Chunlei [VerfasserIn]
Li, Yueying [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Yujie [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Kun [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Blood Proteins
Cancer nutrition
Head and neck oncology
Journal Article
Treatment efficacy
Wound healing

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Date Completed 29.02.2024

Date Revised 23.04.2024

published: Print

ErratumIn: Int Wound J. 2024 Apr;21(4):e14876. - PMID 38651520

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/iwj.14810

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369042808