Description
This book provides a comprehensive account of the relevant physiology, pathophysiology, nutritional therapy and dietetic application for each specialist dietetic area. All major specialist areas involved in the the treatment of adults are covered. The first section deals with clinical governance, for example patient-centred care, clinical decision-making and developing evidence-based practice. The second section on advanced clinical practice describes 18 clinical conditions or dietetic areas in detail.There is detailed coverage of 18 clinical conditions or dietetic areas:- The control of food intake and absorption of nutrients- Drug nutrient interactions- Food allergy – allergy and intolerance- Irritable bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer- Short bowel syndrome- Enteral nutrition- Parenteral nutrition- Thermal injury- Nutrition and liver disease- HIV- Palliative care- Renal disease- Diabetes- Obesity- Cardiovascular disease- Stroke- Neurological conditions- Mental health.Each chapter concludes with a section on possible future developments in the specialty, providing insight into 'hot topics', making this an essential text for all working in the field of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition.Each clinical chapter follows a standard structure:- Learning objectives- Key points summarise important aspects- Case studies with questions and answers help link theory to practice- References and further reading suggestions encourage wider research.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Introduction1 Evidence based practice2 The use of reflection in advancing practice3 Changing behaviour4 Transition to adult carePart 2 Introduction5 The control of food intake and absorption of nutrients6 Drug nutrient interactions7 Food allergy – allergy and intolerance8 Irritable bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer9 Short bowel syndrome10 Enteral nutrition11 Parenteral nutrition12 Thermal injury13 Nutrition and liver disease14 HIV15 Palliative care16 Renal disease17 Diabetes18 Obesity19 Cardiovascular disease20 Stroke21 Neurological conditions22 Mental healthAppendices- Mode of action and influence of medication on nutritional status- Example of a nutrition screening tool- Scottish Dietitian's Eating Disorders Dietetic Assessment Form- Scottish Dietitian's Eating Disorders Dietetic Assessment Completion Guidelines- Refeeding protocolIndex
