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Weight loss within the process of dying : an exploration of the experience of weight loss among patients with advanced cancer

By:

Pettifer, A

Publication details: Thesis (MSc)-University of London, 1999Subject(s):

Contents:

Introduction ; Literature review ; Research design ; Constructs of weight loss ; Conclusions : implications of the study for future clinical practice and research ; References ; Appendices

Summary: This study concludes that weight loss is a significant source of distress for patients with advanced cancer and contributes to weakness and physical dependence, forces changes in self-image and identity and is a powerful signal of decline into advancing ill-health and death.

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Reference book	David Adams Library (Royal Marsden) Library Office	OFFICE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not for loan		0000003656

Introduction ; Literature review ; Research design ; Constructs of weight loss ; Conclusions : implications of the study for future clinical practice and research ; References ; Appendices

This study concludes that weight loss is a significant source of distress for patients with advanced cancer and contributes to weakness and physical dependence, forces changes in self-image and identity and is a powerful signal of decline into advancing ill-health and death.

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