Description
The NCPro Cystic Fibrosis Case assists dietetic students preparing for the clinical component of their assessment and for participating in clinical rotations. This true-to-life Case emphasises the key nutrition-related features of Cystic Fibrosis as commonly presented in clinical written examinations, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Oral Vivas. Activities provide curriculum-level guidance to improve student’s readiness to practice their role as clinical dietitians. This resource has proven useful to over-seas-trained dietitians aiming to familiarise themselves with Australian protocol.
Online access includes:
- A comprehensive introduction to the nutrition care process
- Case 8: Cystic Fibrosis including; Perspective (Literature Review), Mind Maps, hyperlinked resource lists, detailed patient history including diet, social and medical history, interactive videos and 16 activities
- Online NCPro Tool Kit including frequently used assessment and analysis tools
- Complimentary webinars with author, Rowan Stewart
CASE STUDY OBJECTIVES
After completing this case, users will be able to:
- Gather and assess food and nutrition history information specific to the development and treatment of cystic fibrosis
- Evaluate energy, protein, sodium intake
- Identify key parameters needed to assess nutritional status of person with cystic fibrosis
- Cluster Nutrition Assessment data to identify the Nutrition Diagnosis, Etiologies and Signs and Symptoms
- Select Nutrition Interventions for a patient with cystic fibrosis
- Identify key nutrition-related concepts to discuss with patient
- Address feelings of depression with patient
- Address long term non-compliance
- Address need for coordination of care in future
- Develop a Monitoring and Evaluating Plan for a patient with cystic fibrosis
PLUS receive complimentary webinars with author, Rowan Stewart
Visit australiandietitian.com/distance-learning to access the webinar schedule
Authors: Rowan Stewart and Esther Myers
ISBN: 978-0-9942885-6-1
Online Virtual Learning Environment 18-Month Access
Download: Cystic Fibrosis Case Study Summary
