By Dr Merran Findlay

Journal articles

Kee S; Valerie IC; Kennedy G; Findlay M; Churches T; Vassar A, 2024, 'Current Challenges in Digital Representation of Variation in Cancer Care', Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 318, pp. 60 - 65, http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/SHTI240892

Charters E; Davies S; Sharman AR; Milross C; Findlay M; Clark J, 2024, 'Keeping Swallowing on Track During Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer', International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, 120, pp. 29 - 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.03.002

Kubrak C; Martin L; Grossberg AJ; Olson B; Ottery F; Findlay M; Bauer JD; Jha N; Scrimger R; Debenham B; Chua N; Walker J; Baracos V, 2024, 'Sarcopenia etymology: Sarcos (flesh) penia (poverty) i.e. absence, lack or deficiency of a body constituent', Clinical Nutrition, 43, pp. 1738 - 1739, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2024.06.012

Kubrak C; Martin L; Grossberg AJ; Olson B; Ottery F; Findlay M; Bauer JD; Jha N; Scrimger R; Debenham B; Chua N; Walker J; Baracos V, 2024, 'Quantifying the severity of sarcopenia in patients with cancer of the head and neck', Clinical Nutrition, 43, pp. 989 - 1000, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2024.02.020

Widaman AM; Day AG; Kuhn MA; Dhaliwal R; Baracos V; Findlay M; Bauer JD; de van der Schueren M; Laviano A; Martin L; Gramlich L, 2024, 'Poor nutrition status associated with low patient satisfaction six months into treatment for head and neck/esophageal cancer treatment: A prospective multicenter cohort study', Nutrition in Clinical Practice, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ncp.11211

Gramlich L; Dhaliwal R; Lakananurak N; Baracos V; Findlay M; Bauer J; Schueren M; Laviano A; Wideman A; Day A; Martin L, 2023, 'Multimodal cancer treatment and its association with nutrition care practices in patients with head and neck and esophageal cancer: an international prospective cohort study', Medical Research Archives, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.18103/mra.v11i11.4591

Martin L; Findlay M; Bauer JD; Dhaliwal R; de van der Schueren M; Laviano A; Widaman A; Baracos VE; Day AG; Gramlich LM, 2022, 'A Multi-Site, International Audit of Malnutrition Risk and Energy and Protein Intakes in Patients Undergoing Treatment for Head Neck and Esophageal Cancer: Results from INFORM', Nutrients, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14245272

Orsso CE; Montes-Ibarra M; Findlay M; van der Meij BS; de van der Schueren MAE; Landi F; Laviano A; Prado CM, 2022, 'Mapping ongoing nutrition intervention trials in muscle, sarcopenia, and cachexia: a scoping review of future research', Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 13, pp. 1442 - 1459, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12954

Edwards A; Baldwin N; Findlay M; Brown T; Bauer J, 2022, 'Evaluation of the agreement, adoption, and adherence to the evidence-based guidelines for the nutritional management of adult patients with head and neck cancer among Australian dietitians', Nutrition and Dietetics, 79, pp. 197 - 205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12702

Findlay M; White K; Stapleton N; Bauer J, 2022, 'Response to comment: Evaluating sarcopenia in cancer patients: The role of muscle strength', Clinical Nutrition, 41, pp. 780 - 781, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2022.01.028

Findlay M; White K; Stapleton N; Bauer J, 2022, 'Letter to the Editor – Response to Comment: “Is sarcopenia a predictor of prognosis for patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer?” A meta-analysis', Clinical Nutrition, 41, pp. 577 - 578, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2021.12.026

Tunzi L; Funk T; Brown T; Findlay M; Bauer J, 2022, 'Optimal frequency of individualised nutrition counselling in patients with head and neck cancer receiving radiotherapy: A systematic review', Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 35, pp. 223 - 233, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12919

Chan DL; Clarke SJ; Engel A; Diakos CI; Pavlakis N; Roach PJ; Bailey DL; Bauer J; Findlay M, 2022, 'Computed tomography (CT)-defined sarcopenia and myosteatosis are prevalent in patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) treated with peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT)', European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 76, pp. 143 - 149, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41430-021-00915-4

Anakapu K; Wilson M; Findlay M; Brown T; Bauer J, 2022, 'Nutritional outcomes in patients undergoing transoral robotic surgery for head and neck cancers compared to conventional open surgery. Systematic review', Head and Neck, 44, pp. 238 - 253, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hed.26913

Mellors K; Ye X; Van Den Brande J; Wai Ray Mak T; Brown T; Findlay M; Bauer J, 2021, 'Comparison of prophylactic percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with reactive enteral nutrition in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy: A systematic review', Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 46, pp. 87 - 98, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.09.724

Findlay M; White K; Brown C; Bauer JD, 2021, 'Nutritional status and skeletal muscle status in patients with head and neck cancer: Impact on outcomes', Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 12, pp. 2187 - 2198, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12829

Findlay M; Bauer J; Shaw T; White K; Lai M; Rankin NM, 2021, '“There’s a lot of talent in the room but it’s only really the medical talent that gets heard”: a qualitative exploration of multidisciplinary clinicians’ perspectives of optimal nutrition care of patients with head and neck cancer', Supportive Care in Cancer, 29, pp. 6399 - 6409, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-021-06162-4

Ye X; Chang YC; Findlay M; Brown T; Bauer J, 2021, 'The effect of timing of enteral nutrition support on feeding outcomes and dysphagia in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy: A systematic review', Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 44, pp. 96 - 104, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.05.017

Findlay M; White K; Stapleton N; Bauer J, 2021, 'Is sarcopenia a predictor of prognosis for patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer? A meta-analysis', Clinical Nutrition, 40, pp. 1711 - 1718, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2020.09.017

Charters E; Findlay M; Clark J; White K, 2021, 'Support group preferences for patients with head and neck cancer: Cross-sectional survey', Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/ajo-20-65

Findlay M; Rankin NM; Bauer J; Collett G; Shaw T; White K, 2020, '“Completely and utterly flummoxed and out of my depth”: patient and caregiver experiences during and after treatment for head and neck cancer—a qualitative evaluation of barriers and facilitators to best-practice nutrition care', Supportive Care in Cancer, 28, pp. 5771 - 5780, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-020-05386-0

Findlay M; Purvis M; Venman R; Luong R; Carey S, 2020, 'Nutritional management of patients with oesophageal cancer throughout the treatment trajectory: benchmarking against best practice', Supportive Care in Cancer, 28, pp. 5963 - 5971, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-020-05416-x

Findlay M; Brown C; De Abreu Lourenço R; White K; Bauer J, 2020, 'Sarcopenia and myosteatosis in patients undergoing curative radiotherapy for head and neck cancer: Impact on survival, treatment completion, hospital admission and cost', Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 33, pp. 811 - 821, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12788

Findlay M; Bauer JD; Dhaliwal R; de van der Schueren M; Laviano A; Widaman A; Martin L; Day AG; Gramlich LM, 2020, 'Translating evidence-based guidelines into practice—are we getting it right? A multi-centre prospective international audit of nutrition care in patients with foregut tumors (inform)', Nutrients, 12, pp. 1 - 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12123808

Kiss N; Bauer J; Boltong A; Brown T; Isenring L; Loeliger J; Steer B; Findlay M, 2020, 'Awareness, perceptions and practices regarding cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia: a survey of cancer clinicians', Supportive Care in Cancer, 28, pp. 5263 - 5270, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-020-05371-7

Kiss N; Loeliger J; Findlay M; Isenring E; Baguley BJ; Boltong A; Butler A; Deftereos I; Eisenhuth M; Fraser SF; Fichera R; Griffin H; Hayes S; Jeffery E; Johnson C; Lomma C; van der Meij B; McIntyre C; Nicholls T; Pugliano L; Skinner T; Stewart J; Bauer J, 2020, 'Clinical Oncology Society of Australia: Position statement on cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia', Nutrition and Dietetics, 77, pp. 416 - 425, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12631

Findlay M; White K; Lai M; Luo D; Bauer JD, 2020, 'The Association Between Computed Tomography–Defined Sarcopenia and Outcomes in Adult Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy of Curative Intent for Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review', Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120, pp. 1330 - 1347.e8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2020.03.021

Findlay M; Rankin NM; Shaw T; White K; Boyer M; Milross C; Lourenço RDA; Brown C; Collett G; Beale P; Bauer JD, 2020, 'Best evidence to best practice: implementing an innovative model of nutrition care for patients with head and neck cancer improves outcomes', Nutrients, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12051465

Wilson M; Anakapu K; Bauer J; Brown T; Findlay M, 2020, 'Does transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for head and neck cancer lead to improved nutritional outcomes compared to open surgery? A systematic review', Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 40, pp. 668 - 668, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnesp.2020.09.791

Ye X; Chang Y; Findlay M; Brown T; Bauer J, 2020, 'Effct of route and timing of enteral nutrition support on tube feeding duration, tube-related complications and dysphagia in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing treatment: a systematic review.', Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 40, pp. 666 - 667, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnesp.2020.09.787

Findlay M; White K; Stapleton N; Bauer J, 2020, 'Is sarcopenia a predictor of prognosis for patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy of curative intent? a systematic review and meta-analysis', Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 40, pp. 422 - 423, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnesp.2020.09.058

Gramlich L; Dhaliwal R; Laviano A; de van der Schueren M; Bauer J; Findlay M; Martin L; Widaman A, 2020, 'Nutrition practices around surgery for head & neck and esophageal cancer: results from the international nutrition audit in foregut tumors (inform)', Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 40, pp. 559 - 560, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnesp.2020.09.461

Tunzi LJ; Funk T; Bauer J; Brown T; Findlay M, 2020, 'Optimal frequency of individualised nutrition counselling in patients with head and neck cancer receiving treatment', Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 40, pp. 667 - 668, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnesp.2020.09.790

Findlay M; Rankin N; Shaw T; White K; Boyer M; Milross C; De Abreu Lourenço R; Brown C; Coll J; Beale P; Bauer J, 2018, 'Innovation in implementation: A new model of nutrition care for patients with head and neck cancer improves outcomes', Clinical Nutrition, 37, pp. S197 - S197, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2018.06.1711

Dort JC; Farwell DG; Findlay M; Huber GF; Kerr P; Shea-Budgell MA; Simon C; Uppington J; Zygun D; Ljungqvist O; Harris J, 2017, 'Optimal perioperative care in major head and neck cancer surgery with free flap reconstruction: A consensus review and recommendations from the enhanced recovery after surgery society', JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 143, pp. 292 - 303, http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamaoto.2016.2981

Findlay M; Bauer J; Clarke S; Isenring E, 2013, 'Understanding nutritional issues in the older person with cancer', Cancer Forum, 37, pp. 234 - 237

Brown T; Findlay M; von Dincklage J; Davidson W; Hill J; Isenring E; Talwar B; Bell K; Kiss N; Kurmis R; Loeliger J; Sandison A; Taylor K; Bauer J, 2013, 'Using a wiki platform to promote guidelines internationally and maintain their currency: Evidence-based guidelines for the nutritional management of adult patients with head and neck cancer', Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 26, pp. 182 - 190, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12036

Isenring E; Zabel R; Bannister M; Brown T; Findlay M; Kiss N; Loeliger J; Johnstone C; Camilleri B; Davidson W; Hill J; Bauer J, 2013, 'Updated evidence-based practice guidelines for the nutritional management of patients receiving radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy', Nutrition and Dietetics, 70, pp. 312 - 324, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12013

Talwar B; Findlay M, 2012, 'When is the optimal time for placing a gastrostomy in patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer?', Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care, 6, pp. 41 - 53, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/SPC.0b013e32834feafd

Riedel B; Ismail H; Findlay M; Ryan R, 2011, 'Nutritional status and fitness in neoadjuvant chemoradiation for oesophagogastric cancer', Cancer Forum, 35, pp. 170 - 175

Brown T; Findlay M, 2011, 'Current issues in the nutritional management of patients with head and neck cancer in Australia', Cancer Forum, 35, pp. 92 - 96

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