Improving the dietetic service provided at the mental health unit
2018 EuDAP Report / by admin / 467 views
Problem:
– appropriate dietetic referral
– recognition of malnutrition
– recognition of refeeding syndrome
– correct prescription of oral nutritional supplements
– safe discharge Communication between catering and dietitians
– weight management waiting list
Actions:
– provided and sponsored new referral system
– introducing MUST on the ward and give education
– providing education regarding refeeding syndrome
– dietetic involvement on ONS prescription, dietetic assessment, provided guidance on minimal wards stock
– including dietetic assessment to the discharge summary and give ONS on discharge
– establish new system of communication between catering and dietitians
– providing healthy eating/weight management group sessions for weight management patients
Things that has improved are:
– referring system
– recognition of malnutrition
– recognition of refeeding syndrome
– correct prescription of oral nutritional supplements
– safe discharge
– communication between catering and dietitians
– weight management waiting list
- Listing ID: 411
- National Dietetic Association: UNITED KINGDOM - The British Dietetic Association
- EFAD Education Associate Member: none or other than from the list
- EuDAP key objectives: Objective 2. Promote the gains of a healthy diet and nutritional support throughout the life course, Objective 3. Use dietitians as educators and experts in the community and clinical settings
- Target audience: Health professionals, General Public, Employees