Malnutrition assessment and nutritional diagnosis presented by Professor Liz Isenring, AdvAPD, PhD
Liz explained in part 1 of her two part series on malnutrition, malnutrition screening is essential in determining who is at risk of malnutrition. In part 2 Liz goes on to describe the process of malnutrition assessment and nutritional diagnosis. As dietitians, nutritional assessment is our area. We have the expertise to carry out accurate and timely nutritional assessments. Our nutritional assessment provides important information for the management and treatment of patients and it reinforces our role as an essential part of the health care team.
Liz has high regard for Maggie Beer and her foundation and the important work they are doing. The aim of the foundation is to inspire and challenge chefs and cooks in aged care homes to create wholesome, memorable, low cost meals, every day in their kitchens.
As further reading, Liz suggests the ESPEN guidelines on nutrition in cancer patients. They provide current recommendations for identifying, preventing, and treating reversible elements of malnutrition in adult cancer patients.
Arends J, Bachmann P, Baracos V, Barthelemy N, Bertz H, Bozzetti F, Fearon K, Hütterer E, Isenring E, et.al , ESPEN guidelines on nutrition in cancer patients. Clinical Nutrition 2017 (36); 11-48
About the presenter:
Professor Liz isenring is the head of the new Nutrition and Dietetics programs at Bond University, Queensland. She is a leading nutrition and dietetics academic, an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and has previously worked at the University of Queensland, Flinders University and Queensland University of Technology. Professor Isenring is internationally recognised in the areas of oncology nutrition, nutrition in older adults, nutrition screening and assessment. Professor Isenring has led the development, and contributed to several sets of Australian and international evidence-based guidelines leading to improved nutrition care.
Professor Isenring has had over 100 peer-reviewed articles published and is regularly asked to submit invited-journal articles and editorials, and present at conferences around the world.
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