Haritchanan Malairungsakul
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Haritchanan Malairungsakul has a total of 6 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Busyamas Chewaskulyong
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
1 shared publication - Chaiyut Charoentum
Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
1 shared publication - Panas Jesadaporn
Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
1 shared publication - Supawan Buranapin
Section of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai Thailand
1 shared publication - Thanika Ketpueak
Department of Internal Medicine, Oncology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
1 shared publication - Thatthan Suksombooncharoen
Department of Internal Medicine, Oncology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 4 September 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Vol. 13 (17) , 5236
Dietary Counseling Outcomes in Patients with Lung Cancer in an Upper-Middle-Income Country: An Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Malnutrition harms treatment outcomes, QoL, and survival in lung cancer patients. Effective dietary counseling can improve nutrition, but few randomized controlled trials have focused on lung cancer patients. The objective of this study was to determine if dietary counseling improves nutritional and treatment outcomes when compared to routine care. Methods: This open-label parallel RCT was conducted at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital in Thailand. The investigators used computer-generated blocked randomization to assign patients to dietary counseling by a nutritionist or routine care. The nutritionist sessions occurred before treatment, with follow-ups at 3–4 weeks and 12 weeks. The primary outcome was the mean percentage change in the body weight of patients at 12 weeks. Secondary outcomes included changes in the BMI, nutrition score, QoL, serum albumin level, lymphocyte count, energy and protein intake, treatment response, PFS, and OS. Results: Between April 2020 and May 2022, after completing recruitment, 80 lung cancer patients were randomized: 43 to dietary counseling and 37 to routine care. The dietary counseling group showed significant benefits, with smaller decreases in body weight at 3–4 weeks (−0.8% vs. −2.6%, p = 0.05) and 12 weeks (−1.1% vs. −4.3%, p = 0.05). They also had higher energy and protein intake levels and better treatment response rates. The secondary outcomes and significant adverse events did not differ significantly between the groups. Conclusions: Dietary counseling helps to maintain body weight, maintain dietary intake, and enhance treatment responses in lung cancer patients. Although not all nutritional markers or survival outcomes were affected, these findings highlight the importance of early nutritional interventions.
- 4 September 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Vol. 13 (17) , 5236
Open AccessDietary Counseling Outcomes in Patients with Lung Cancer in an Upper-Middle-Income Country: An Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Malnutrition harms treatment outcomes, QoL, and survival in lung cancer patients. Effective dietary counseling can improve nutrition, but few randomized controlled trials have focused on lung cancer patients. The objective of this study was to determine if dietary counseling improves nutritional and treatment outcomes when compared to routine care. Methods: This open-label parallel RCT was conducted at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital in Thailand. The investigators used computer-generated blocked randomization to assign patients to dietary counseling by a nutritionist or routine care. The nutritionist sessions occurred before treatment, with follow-ups at 3–4 weeks and 12 weeks. The primary outcome was the mean percentage change in the body weight of patients at 12 weeks. Secondary outcomes included changes in the BMI, nutrition score, QoL, serum albumin level, lymphocyte count, energy and protein intake, treatment response, PFS, and OS. Results: Between April 2020 and May 2022, after completing recruitment, 80 lung cancer patients were randomized: 43 to dietary counseling and 37 to routine care. The dietary counseling group showed significant benefits, with smaller decreases in body weight at 3–4 weeks (−0.8% vs. −2.6%, p = 0.05) and 12 weeks (−1.1% vs. −4.3%, p = 0.05). They also had higher energy and protein intake levels and better treatment response rates. The secondary outcomes and significant adverse events did not differ significantly between the groups. Conclusions: Dietary counseling helps to maintain body weight, maintain dietary intake, and enhance treatment responses in lung cancer patients. Although not all nutritional markers or survival outcomes were affected, these findings highlight the importance of early nutritional interventions.