Practical guidelines and apps for improvement of guideline implementation.

Area of Science:

• Clinical Nutrition
• Medical Guidelines
• Gastroenterology

Background:

• The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) is introducing a new series of practical guidelines.
• These practical guidelines are derived from existing scientific guidelines, with the first focusing on clinical nutrition in inflammatory bowel disease.
• This initiative is part of ESPEN's broader guideline dissemination and implementation program, supported by the United European Gastroenterology society.

Discussion:

• Practical guidelines are created by condensing and restructuring scientific guidelines.
• Content is presented using flow charts to facilitate rapid navigation and understanding.
• These guidelines are designed as adaptable templates for various digital formats (smartphone, tablet, PC) and multilingual translations.

Key Insights:

• New practical guidelines simplify complex scientific information for broader accessibility.
• Flow chart design enhances user navigation and comprehension of clinical nutrition recommendations.
• The program aims to improve the implementation of clinical nutrition practices across different platforms and languages.

Outlook:

• Further practical guidelines on various clinical nutrition topics are planned for release.
• The program seeks to leverage IT-based solutions for widespread guideline accessibility.
• Successful implementation is expected to improve patient care through enhanced clinical nutrition strategies.