ASPEN’s Malnutrition Awareness Week 2023 (September 18-22) serves to educate healthcare professionals on the important topic of malnutrition. Patients with gastrointestinal (GI) diseases have a high prevalence of malnutrition and other nutrition-related complications. On September 27th at noon, speakers delved into the significance of diagnosing, treating, and preventing malnutrition in GI patients.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the importance of nutrition risk screening in both inpatient and outpatient settings specific to patients with GI conditions
- Discuss the prevalence of malnutrition in patients with GI conditions and its impact on patient outcomes
- Identify ways to enhance nutrition support care plans to prevent or treat malnutrition
Speakers:
Jessica Gold, RD, CDN, CNSC
Clinical Nutritionist
Center for Advanced Digestive Care
New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Matthew Kappus, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director Living Donation Liver Transplant Program
Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
Duke University School of Medicine
Stephanie L. Gold, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
The Dr. Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Pricing:
| Member | Nonmember |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Original release date: Sept. 27, 2023
Expiration date: Sept. 27, 2024