2022
Psychology and pain. Presented by Anthony Berrick, MAPS
How psychologists work with people challenged by chronic pain Pain affects the whole person, not just the specific body part in pain. It makes sense then that the most impactful interventions use a whole-person approach. Psychological therapies, particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, focus on helping individuals to engage in life‐enhancing…
2022
FREE Glucose lowering medications by Associate Professor Ralph Audehm
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
From more traditionally used medications such as biguanides (including metformin) and sulphonylureas, to more recent advancements in injectable drugs such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, the range of glucose lowering medications is continuously increasing. As dietitians and health professionals, it can be difficult to remain up to date on all of…
2022
What nutrition-related assessment is within the role of the AEP?
According to The collaboration of Exercise Physiologists and Dietitians in Chronic Disease Management exercise physiologists are well within their scope of practice to ask general questions about what their clients eat, for example: Food choices: What foods do you enjoy eating? How do you decide what food to eat? Regular eating…
2022
Lifestyle and major depressive disorder - new clinical guidelines
Paula Goodyer
An international task force has published nine new guidelines for using lifestyle-based health care in major depressive disorder, including nutrition. These guidelines, published in this month’s World Journal of Biological Psychiatry, also recognise the importance of input from allied health professionals, including dietitians. Lifestyle based approaches are already endorsed by the…
2022
Continuous glucose monitoring by Dr Camel Smart, PhD, APD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
As health professionals, it is crucial that we are informed of the devices and options for glucose monitoring in assisting individuals living with type 1 diabetes as this will impact on their treatment options and specific dietary management. One of these options includes continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), which provides excellent…
2022
DIY looping for managing type 1 diabetes by Renza Scibilia, diabetes activist and advocate
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
With increasing advancements in technology, people living with type 1 diabetes are keen to access new systems to reduce the burden of managing the condition and limit diabetes burnout. The slow progress of these technologies by manufacturers has resulted in an exponential increase in ‘do it yourself’ (DIY) looping methods.…
2022
Working with people in pain. Presented by Daniel Arbilla AEP
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Exercise Physiologists What if our aim for working with people in pain was to help them move towards a rich, full and meaningful life, to cultivate health, vitality and well-being through mindful values-based movement? Adapted from Russ Harris’ description of the aim of Acceptance and…
2022
Dietitians Make a Difference
Dietitians Day is on September 30 this year, but here at EIN, we celebrate dietitians and nutrition researchers all year round by showcasing APDs who are outstanding in their field. Read our interviews with dietitians who make a difference. Dr Sharon Carey, APD chief dietitian at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.…
2022
Nutrition and drug addiction- one year on
It has been a year since Education in Nutrition released Nutrition and recovery from drug addiction by Lulu Cook, APD. Nutrition in drug addiction is a space that, until now, dietitians have shied away from. The key messages from Lulu’s presentation remain unchanged: Nutrition is increasingly recognised as part of…
2022
Heart Disease: a clinical overview for dietitians by Dr Celine Gallagher, RN, PhD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Heart disease is highly prevalent and a leading cause of death and disability in Australia and New Zealand; and as dietitians it’s of clear value to keep our broad clinical knowledge up to date. In this informative presentation, academic nurse Dr Celine Gallagher explains the mechanisms of heart disease, the…