RESEARCH DATABASE

InBody Scholar

InBody continues to work closely with academic researchers on a global scale to develop more in-depth clinical applications of body composition. With our long history in the industry, we provide more than 7,000 research publications.

Printable list of studies

Use the search box below to find key terms in research papers. For category-specific or recommended results, use the dropdown lists provided.
Research title with ★ indicates InBody recommended paper.

A feasibility study to investigate the effect of nutritional support for advanced cancer patients in an inpatient hospice in Ja

Cancer/ Palliative treatment
Nutrition
Author
Koji Amano et al.
Used Parameters : SMM

Publication Year : 2016

Country : Japan

Journal : PALLIATIVE MEDICINE AND HOSPICE CARE

Backgrounds: There has been no prospective study to investigate the effect of nutritional support for advanced cancer patients in inpatient hospices. Therefore, we conducted a prospective observational study to explore the feasibility of investigating the effect of nutritional support for advanced cancer patients in an inpatient hospice. Methods: We prospectively collected the following data: performance status, results of blood tests, calorie and protein intake, body weight, skeletal muscle mass, and Functional Assessment of …
Full text