Best evidence summary for the rational use of parenteral nutrition in hospitalized cancer patients

Parenteral nutrition for hospitalized cancer patients should be implemented within a multidisciplinary Nutrition Support Team (NST) framework and embedded within institutional quality management systems. Structured, individualized care plans should be developed based on the best available evidence. Given variability in institutional resources, staff competencies, and evidence across tumor subgroups, key quality indicators should be specified, and routine audits should be conducted during local implementation. The ultimate goal is to improve nutritional status, clinical outcomes, and the efficiency of healthcare resource utilization among hospitalized cancer patients.