The BDA Specialist Groups have begun producing clinical guidance and recommendations in a range of areas to support dietitians working to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
The BAPEN groups and committees have compiled a number of resources and guidelines. These include:
The European Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ESPEN) has produced a number of expert statements and practical guidelines including ‘A practical guidance for nutritional management of individuals with sars-cov-2 infection’.
The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) has also produced some useful resources for clinicians caring for patients with coronavirus.
The clinical dietetics online network is posting materials and guidelines related to COVID- 19 and includes a discussion thread so those around the world providing crucial nutrition support for these patients can connect, share practice & support each other. Membership has been made FREE until June 2020.
A selection of publications for use by healthcare professionals, patients and carers are available in the resources section of the website.
A number of resources are available that have been developed to support patients and carers.
A number of resources are available that have been developed to assist healthcare professionals supporting patients at risk of malnutrition as a result of a specific condition. These include:
COPD LUNG CANCER (external site)
We can be contacted regarding the malnutrition pathway materials and website
If you have a combined BMI and weight loss calculator score of 1 or more please go to malnutritionselfscreening.org
for further information
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