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People who are malnourished have a poorer quality of life, are admitted more frequently to hospital, stay longer and are more likely to die.

There is no topic which is more relevant to dietitians than malnutrition. But identifying and treating malnutrition can be difficult. Screening is the first step in identifying people who are either malnourished or at risk of malnourishment.  As Liz explained in her webinar, malnutrition screening is essential. There are now half a dozen evidence-based screening tools which work well. Liz’s’ message is clear- when it comes to malnutrition screening- choose a reliable tool and just do it!

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.

The following paper, although published in 2009, still remains excellent reading:

Watterson C, Fraser A, Banks M, Isenring E, Miller M, Silvester C, Hoevnaars R, Bauer J, Vivanti A, Ferguson  M. (2009) Evidence based practice guidelines for the nutritional management of malnutrition in adult patients across the continuum of care. Nutrition and Dietetics; 66 (Suppl 3): S1-S34

For more information and to register for the Malnutrition Part 1 webinar recording and associated documents click here.