Nutrition in Patient Care
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Public Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2024 | Viewed by 54
Special Issue Editors
Interests: malnutrition; nutritional assessment; renal nutrition; sarcopenia; nutritional risk screening
Interests: clinical nutrition; pediatric nutrition; obesity; obesity-related diseases
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nutrition plays a crucial role in patient care, influencing overall health and recovery. A well-balanced and individualized diet is integral for supporting the body's immune system, promoting tissue repair and maintaining optimal energy levels. In hospitalized patients, adequate nutrition is vital as it aids in the prevention of malnutrition and enhances the effectiveness of medical treatments.
Nutritional support becomes paramount in managing chronic conditions, post-surgery recovery and the duration of an illness. Proper nutrition contributes to faster healing, reducing the risk of complications and improving the patient's quality of life. Additionally, it plays a key role in managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal disorders.
In healthcare settings, healthcare professionals, including dietitians and nurses, collaborate to assess patients' nutritional needs and develop personalized dietary plans. These plans may involve modifications in texture, consistency or nutrient composition, ensuring they align with the patient's medical condition and treatment goals.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide updated information on the integration of nutrition into patient care, and optimizing health outcomes, enhancing recovery and preventing complications. We hope to provide healthcare professionals with up-to-date data on the holistic approach to healthcare, recognizing the interconnectedness of diet, wellness and the body's ability to heal.
Dr. Kalliopi-Anna Poulia
Dr. Odysseas Androutsos
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- malnutrition
- patient care
- nutritional support
- healthcare
- recovery
- nutritional assessment
- disease management
- medical nutrition therapy
- recovery
- healthcare collaboration
