Influence of a Home-based Nutrition and Exercise Program on Quality of Life of Palliative Cancer Outpatients

The whey protein supplement high in leucine and β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) is ingested once daily, preferably either in the evening before going to bed or within two hours after having finished exercising.

During at least two personal counseling meetings with a dietician, the patient's diet is assessed and individual nutritional interventions - based on the personal needs and individual preferences of the patient - are developed. The overall goal is to optimize protein an energy intake.

In at least two personal counseling meetings with a physiotherapist, the patient's individual training plan is compiled and agreed upon (mainly including strength, endurance and balance exercises). The patient then exercises at home and records the trainings with the app.