AIMS
To translate and culturally adapt the Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST) and other resources into the top 10 preferred languages other than English for patients and establish feasibility and clinical utility of these translated resources.
SUMMARY
This project has translated the MST and the associated fact sheet 'Preventing weight loss - Why is it important for people with cancer' into Victoria’s top 10 preferred languages other than English. These resources are available as an online tool with links to audio files and also in a printable PDF format. These tools will add to the availability of resources that are culturally appropriate, comprehended by oncology patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and able to be used effectively in clinical practice.
Please refer to the Malnutrition Screening Tool.
See the CanEAT pathway and MST infographic for people with cancer and their carers and the CanEAT pathway and MST infographic for health professionals.
PROJECT TIMELINE
First phase of the project was completed in Dec 2019
The second phase, due to begin in July 2021: Implementation of the culturally adapted MST into usual care, and an impact evaluation will be conducted through till June 2022.
SPONSOR
Peter Mac
FUNDING
Western & Central Integrated Cancer Services, Victoria
TEAM
Jane Stewart, Project Manager - [email protected]
Isabel Bailey, Project Officer - [email protected]
Please email us for more information about our steering committee members, details of the project and/or how to get involved.
