Diet and Prostate Program Evaluations and Recommendations (DAPPER) Study
Leads: Eleah Stringer
Nutrition is important for prostate cancer (PCa) care as it may influence PCa progression and risk of comorbid diseases. This pilot study found that a group nutrition education seminar may be an effective and satisfactory approach to fulfilling the dietary information needs of this population.
This research project is funded by BC Cancer and Island Prostrate Centre.
Study Background & Rationale:
In collaboration with the Island Prostate Centre, this pilot project examined the feasibility of providing sustainable, evidence-based nutrition group education programs to prostate cancer patients living on Vancouver Island. The study was open to all men with a diagnosis of prostate cancer. The aim was to integrate nutrition education offered at time of diagnosis, through the treatment and post-treatment phase to help improve outcomes and survivorship.
Study Objectives:The aim of this pilot study was to assess changes in knowledge and satisfaction in men with PCa following attendance at a nutrition education seminar. |
Impact Goal:
This pilot study found that a group nutrition education seminar may be an effective and satisfactory approach to fulfilling the dietary information needs of this population.
Group education may be an economically sustainable approach with potential application in other tumour sites or health conditions.
Questions?
If you would like to learn more about this work, please contact the project lead at eleah.stringer@bccancer.bc.ca.
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