Combating Hospital Malnutrition
- SEP 20 TH, 2024
- 5:00PM TO 6:00 PM
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About the Case Presentation
Combating hospital malnutrition is essential for improving patient recovery and reducing complications during treatment. Early screening and assessment of nutritional status upon admission help identify at-risk patients. Tailored nutrition plans, including specialized diets, oral supplements, or enteral feeding, are crucial for meeting individual nutritional needs. Collaboration between healthcare professionals, such as dietitians, physicians, and nurses, ensures consistent monitoring and adjustment of nutrition strategies. Education on the importance of nutrition and the implementation of protocols to address malnutrition can significantly enhance patient outcomes and shorten hospital stays
About the Speaker
Dr. Daphnee D K, Ph.D. RD
Chief Clinical Dietitian Head, Dept of Dietetics, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Dr. Daphnee brings 25 years of clinical experience from Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, and holds a PhD in Clinical Nutrition. Her research focuses on analyzing nutritional deficits in Indian adult patients with end-stage liver disease and the impact of nutritional support on peri- and post-liver transplant outcomes. She has received several accolades, including the CMO Asia Award in 2017 for her quality initiative on combating hospital malnutrition, and the Apollo Clinical Excellence Award in 2018 for her pivotal role in developing the Digital Dietitian Module to digitalize the nutrition care process. Dr. Daphnee has contributed to national and international publications, reviewed the Journal of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition, and serves as the Course Director for the Apollo Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Internship Program. Additionally, she is a member of the Board of Studies at the University of Madras.