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Predictive analytics assessing the lean mass loss in oncologic patients exposed to radiotherapy treatment.
- Source :
- Revista Nutrición Clínica y Dietética Hospitalaria; 2019, Vol. 39 Issue 2, p128-133, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Background: The loss of lean mass in the oncological patient produces serious consequences such as: the decrease in the quality of life, in tolerance to treatments and increase in social healthcare costs. Objective: The aim of the present study was to establish and develop a predictive analytics which assesses for the lean mass loss experienced in oncologic patients under radiotherapy treatment. Methods: A prospective analysis has been undertaken, taking a sample of 231 oncologic patients which have been exposed to radiotherapy treatment. Anthropometric measurements have been recorded via TANITA TBF-300 instrument. Backward method has been used to determine the equation which develops from a complete regression model including several independent variables. Results: Only 197 patients that conformed the sample were studied. The most representative variable that contributed to the lean mass loss has been taken as a reference variable. This is the chemotherapy treatment (p = 0.02, IC = 95%), and through statistical analysis, the following equation has been obtained:% lean mass loss = -0.453 + 0.167 % initial water content - 0.065 % lean mass + 0.246 % weight loss (R2 = 0.264, F = 5.375, p < 0.01).Conclusion: The equation obtained to predict the % lean mass loss, at any point or stage during the treatment course, is effective and reliable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02116057
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Revista Nutrición Clínica y Dietética Hospitalaria
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 139019604
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12873/392sánchez