Development and Usability Testing of Nutrition Algorithms for Cancer Health Outcomes (NACHO) and Quality of Life During Cancer Treatment
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Summary
The goal of this research study is to develop a nutrition algorithm to optimize nutritional status and improve quality of life during for participants who are completing or have completed cancer treatment. The name of the intervention used in this research study is: Nutrition Algorithm for Cancer Health Outcomes (NACHO) (a technology-based platform that houses the algorithms for the person-centered nutrition program)
Description
This is a longitudinal, mixed-methods, pilot descriptive study to develop a nutrition algorithm for cancer patients based on the Cancer Nutrition Consortium (CNC) study findings and refined through a dietitian panel participants and from feedback from participants and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) members. Research study procedures include screening for eligibility, interviews and/or focus groups, dietitian panel meetings, and surveys. Participation in this study is expected to last about 12 months. It is expected about 130 people will participate in this research study.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria for Dietitians/Oncology clinicians - Have worked with at least 3 patients at the study site who had nutritional challenges Inclusion Criteria for Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) participants * Current member of adult PFAC * \> 18 years old Inclusion Criteria for Patient participants * \> 18 years old * Able to speak and read English * Completed primary treatment (aim 2b) or actively undergoing treatment (aim 2b and aim 3, exploratory) * Access to a device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone) through which they can receive and engage with a REDCap link Exclusi…
Interventions
- BehavioralNutrition Algorithm
A technology-based platform for a person-centered nutrition program, providing suggested foods and recipes from dietitians.
Location
- Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, Massachusetts