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SMO0010.1177/2050312117743674SAGE Open MedicineSchulz et al.
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Original Article
Physical condition, nutritional status, fatigue, and quality of life in oncological out-patients
Karl-Heinz Schulz1,2, Stefan Patra1,2, Hannah Spielmann1,2, Silke Klapdor3, Kathrin Schlüter1,2,4 and Sandra van Eckert1,2,5
Abstract Objective: Early detection of limited physical activity and nutritional deficiencies in cancer survivors could contribute to early treatment and preservation of quality of life. The aim of this study is to describe the association of physical condition and nutritional status with fatigue and quality of life in oncological out-patients. Methods: Data in this descriptive study was collected on bioelectrical impedance analysis, postural stability (stability index), body mass index, Karnofsky Index, quality of life (Short-Form 36-Item Health Survey) and fatigue (multidimensional fatigue inventory-20) in a consecutive sample of 203 oncological out-patients. Phase angle was calculated from bioelectrical impedance analysis. Values were intercorrelated and compared to appropriate standard values. Results: Phase angle and stability index outcomes were far below the values of a healthy population of similar age (p
