Handbook Of Nutrition And Diet In Palliative Care, 2ED

Handbook Of Nutrition And Diet In Palliative Care, 2ED

Handbook of Nutrition and Diet in Palliative Care, 2nd Edition – Content

1. Fundamentals of Palliative Nutrition – Covers the role of nutrition and dietary care in supporting comfort, wellbeing, and quality of life for patients receiving palliative care.
2. Nutritional Assessment – Discusses practical approaches to assessing nutritional status, dietary intake, hydration, nutritional risks, and changing needs in seriously ill patients.
3. Nutrition-Related Symptoms – Addresses common symptoms that can affect food and fluid intake, including loss of appetite, nausea, swallowing difficulties, gastrointestinal symptoms, and taste changes.
4. Dietary Management & Support – Explores individualized nutritional strategies, appropriate food choices, oral nutritional support, and other approaches based on patient needs and goals of care.
5. End-of-Life Nutrition & Hydration – Examines the complex clinical and ethical considerations surrounding nutrition and hydration during advanced illness and end-of-life care.
6. Multidisciplinary Palliative Care Reference – Provides useful guidance for dietitians, physicians, nurses, palliative care teams, medical students, and healthcare professionals involved in nutritional support and patient-centered care.
7. Palliative Care Nutrition Focus – Covers important nutrition and dietary considerations for patients receiving palliative care.
8. 2nd Edition – Ideal for readers looking for the specified edition of this specialized handbook.
9. Clinical Nutrition Resource – Supports understanding of nutritional assessment and care in palliative settings.
10. Practical Care Guidance – Useful for healthcare professionals involved in developing appropriate nutrition and dietary care approaches.
11. Multidisciplinary Learning – Relevant to doctors, nurses, dietitians, nutritionists, and palliative care professionals.
12. Patient-Centered Care – Supports learning about nutrition-related considerations within holistic palliative care.
13. Exam & Academic Support – Useful for students and postgraduate learners studying nutrition, palliative medicine, nursing, and allied health.
14. Clinical Reference – A practical resource for palliative care teams and healthcare professionals seeking focused nutrition guidance.