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This book provides a comprehensive account of the relevant physiology, pathophysiology, nutritional therapy and dietetic application for each specialist dietetic area. All major sp… Read more
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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:
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:
Part 1 Introduction
1 Evidence based practice
2 The use of reflection in advancing practice
3 Changing behaviour
4 Transition to adult care
Part 2 Introduction
5 The control of food intake and absorption of nutrients
6 Drug nutrient interactions
7 Food allergy – allergy and intolerance
8 Irritable bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer
9 Short bowel syndrome
10 Enteral nutrition
11 Parenteral nutrition
12 Thermal injury
13 Nutrition and liver disease
14 HIV
15 Palliative care
16 Renal disease
17 Diabetes
18 Obesity
19 Cardiovascular disease
20 Stroke
21 Neurological conditions
22 Mental health
Appendices
Index
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