Dietary fibre in clinical practice
Understanding fibre types, supplements and their role in constipation and diarrhoea management
The presentation will cover:
- Key differences between soluble, insoluble and resistant fibres, and their effects on gut function.
- Evidence-based management of constipation and IBS-C, including when to use fibre versus other strategies.
- Practical guidance on fibre supplements, dosing, titration and minimising bloating.
- How to integrate fibre advice with fluids, over-the-counter laxatives and behavioural strategies.
- Clinical considerations in IBD, diverticular disease, stoma care and extended scope practice.
Hosted by Sophie Blackmore, APD
Watching this presentation and completing the assessment can contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development hours
About the Presenter
Liz Purcell is an Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian, with more than 25 years’ experience. Throughout her career, Liz has developed extensive clinical expertise in a range of practice domains and across the continuum of care but harbors a particular interest and has advanced clinical knowledge in Gastroenterology and Intensive Care nutrition.
Over the past few years, Liz has published research in Extended Scope of Practice MOC and Inflammatory Bowel Disease and represented her profession Nationally and Internationally in these areas, contributing towards the development of National Guidelines, Australian Standards and Action plans
Registration includes
- Access to a recording of the presentation
- Presentation notes
- Assessment quiz and certificate
- Suggested further reading
Registration types
- On demand recording: from $24 receive a recording and associated documents
- Subscription: $33 monthly to access all Education in Nutrition recordings
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