Nutritional management of stomas
Thursday, December 1, 2016, 10am to 11am AEDT
The presentation will cover:
Outline of surgical procedures resulting in stoma formation
Types of stomas
The role of the stomal therapist and the Ostomy Association
Immediate post-operative nutritional management
Preparing your patient for returning home and long-term post-operative nutrition care
Troubleshooting nutritional complications, including management of the high-output stoma
Watching this presentation and completing the assessment can contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development hours
About the Presenter
Sharon is currently the head of dietetics at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, Australia, involving the day-to-day and strategic management of dietitians and dietitian assistants. Sharon has also been working as a gastrointestinal specialist Dietitian for over 10 years. She has a specific interest in major gastrointestinal surgery including intestinal failure. Sharon completed her PhD through the University of Sydney in 2013, which involved an in depth look at the long term nutritional consequences of major upper gastrointestinal surgeries, and the impact the surgery has on quality of life. In 2008 she was awarded a Churchill Scholarship for her work in the nutritional management of intestinal failure and has continued to provide clinical services to this group of patients as well as advocacy, research and education.
Registration includes
Access to the live webinar or a recording of the webinar
Presentation notes
Multiple choice questions and answers
Suggested further reading
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