Advancing Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition

Edited by

Anne Payne, BSc PhD RD , Academic Lead for Nutrition & Dietetics, School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
Helen Barker, BSc MPH PGCE RD, Associate Head, Department of Physiotherapy and Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Coventry, Coventry, UK

This book provides a comprehensive account of the relevant physiology, pathophysiology, nutritional therapy and dietetic application for each specialist dietetic area. All major specialist areas involved in the the treatment of adults are covered. The first section deals with clinical governance, for example patient-centred care, clinical decision-making and developing evidence-based practice. The second section on advanced clinical practice describes 18 clinical conditions or dietetic areas in detail.

There is detailed coverage of 18 clinical conditions or dietetic areas:

The control of food intake and absorption of nutrients
Drug nutrient interactions
Food allergy - allergy and intolerance
Irritable bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer
Short bowel syndrome
Enteral nutrition
Parenteral nutrition
Thermal injury
Nutrition and liver disease
HIV
Palliative care
Renal disease
Diabetes
Obesity
Cardiovascular disease
Stroke
Neurological conditions
Mental health.

Each chapter concludes with a section on possible future developments in the specialty, providing insight into 'hot topics', making this an essential text for all working in the field of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition.

Audience
3rd/4th year undergraduates of BSc(Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics and postgraduate students and practitioners of clinical nutrition and dietetics. Medical practitioners of clinical nutrition and specialist nutrition nurse practitioners.

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Paperback, 424 Pages

Published: May 2010

Imprint: Churchill Livingstone

ISBN: 978-0-443-06786-0

Part 1 Introduction
1 Evidence based practice
2 The use of reflection in advancing practice
3 Changing behaviour
4 Transition to adult care
Part 2 Introduction
5 The control of food intake and absorption of nutrients
6 Drug nutrient interactions
7 Food allergy - allergy and intolerance
8 Irritable bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer
9 Short bowel syndrome
10 Enteral nutrition
11 Parenteral nutrition
12 Thermal injury
13 Nutrition and liver disease
14 HIV
15 Palliative care
16 Renal disease
17 Diabetes
18 Obesity
19 Cardiovascular disease
20 Stroke
21 Neurological conditions
22 Mental health
Appendices
1. Mode of action and influence of medication on nutritional status
2. Example of a nutrition screening tool
3. Scottish Dietitians Eating Disorders Dietetic Assessment Form
4. Scottish Dietitians Eating Disorders Dietetic Assessment Completion Guidelines
5. Refeeding protocol
Index

Advancing Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition

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