Dietitians and oncology supporting and nourishing as best as I can

Introduction ; Literature review ; Methods ; The findings ; Discussion ; Methodological discussion ; Conclusion ; Implications for practice ; Suggestions for further research ; References ; Appendix 1 : national standards for dietitians ; Appendix 2 : statement of code of conduct ; Appendix 3 : differences between cachexia and starvation ; Appendix 4 : consent form ; Appendix 5 : introductory letter ; Appendix 6 : informant information sheet ; Appendix 7 : description of study sample ; Appendix 8 : interview schedule ; Appendix 9 : interview transcript

The aim of the study was to explore the experience of being a dietitian and to gain insight into dietetic practice in oncology. The sample consisted of dietitians working exclusively in oncology and also dietitians with varying experience of working in oncology