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Would you be interested in commenting on a Cochrane protocol that looks at different interventions to alleviate and/or stabilise cachexia (disease-related wasting) in people with a chronic illness?

Skills / interests: Consumer (public, patient, carer) input

I am looking for a consumer who would be willing to provide feedback for a Cochrane protocol, which aims to explore evidence on different interventions (exercise, nutritional support, and medications that decrease inflammation) for managing cachexia associated with a chronic illness (cancer, chronic heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and chronic kidney disease). 

Cochrane considers a consumer to be a person with experience of the condition (in this case, a person at risk of or who has a diagnosis of cachexia and a chronic illness), either as a patient or as a carer/family member of a patient. 

A protocol is a plan for a systematic reivew. Consumer input at protocol stage is integral to ensure that the completed systematic review will be helpful to patients and carers/families with healthcare decision-making. For consumer peer reviewers, you will be asked to complete a short form with your feedback. You are welcome to provide feedback on any aspect of the protocol, or you can focus your attention on the sections you feel are most relevant to consumers and stakeholders. Our aim is for this to be a manageable task, that does not overburden consumer reviewers.

Thank you in advance for considering!

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