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The dietitian in community home programs
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|March 1, 1980
Summary
Community dietitians are vital healthcare team members, ensuring nutritional care through facility evaluation, patient education, and follow-up visits. Their expertise spans administration, clinical nutrition, and human relations for effective patient support.
Area of Science:
- Community health
- Nutrition science
- Healthcare administration
Background:
- Dietitians are integral to community healthcare teams.
- Competency in administration, clinical nutrition, patient education, and human relations is crucial.
- Dietary follow-up care is essential for community health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the essential roles and responsibilities of community care dietitians.
- To emphasize the importance of dietary follow-up in community settings.
- To highlight the dietitian's contribution to patient placement and care.
Main Methods:
- The abstract describes the responsibilities and functions of community dietitians.
- It outlines the scope of dietary follow-up care in the community.
- Key tasks include facility evaluation, patient assessment, and home visits.
Main Results:
- Community dietitians play a key role in evaluating facilities and assessing patient needs.
- They are involved in determining the appropriateness of home placements for patients.
- Follow-up visits ensure continued good nutritional care for patients in community residences.
Conclusions:
- Community dietitians are essential for comprehensive patient care and support.
- Their role extends to administrative, clinical, and interpersonal aspects of nutrition.
- Effective dietary follow-up contributes to positive health outcomes in community settings.