Factors Associated with Multimodal Care Practices for Cancer Cachexia among Pharmacists

Autor: Satomi Okamura, Koji Amano, Saori Koshimoto, Sayaka Arakawa, Hiroto Ishiki, Eriko Satomi, Tatsuya Morita, Takashi Takeuchi, Naoharu Mori, Tomomi Yamada
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Current Oncology, Vol 31, Iss 10, Pp 6133-6143 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 31100457
1718-7729
1198-0052
DOI: 10.3390/curroncol31100457
Popis: Pharmacists’ roles in cachexia care are unclear. This study aimed to clarify the knowledge and practice of cachexia care and identify factors related to the practice of cachexia care among pharmacists. Information on the knowledge and practice of cachexia care was obtained. Components of practicing multimodal care were evaluated. Participants were categorized into two groups according to practicing multimodal care levels. Comparisons were made between the groups, and multiple regression analysis was employed. Of the 451 pharmacists, 243 responded. They were categorized into the Practicing group (n = 119) and Not practicing group (n = 124). Significant differences were observed for the number of advanced cancer patients/month, frequency of caring for them, and involvement in training programs on cachexia. The Practicing group had significantly better knowledge about cachexia. The Practicing group used guidelines, items, and symptoms more frequently to detect cachexia. The Practicing group tended to detect cachexia and initiate interventions in earlier phases and in patients with a better status. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the most significant factor was the regular provision of care (odds ratio, 2.07; 95% confidence interval, 1.10–3.92). The regular provision of care was associated with the practice of multimodal care.
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