Aim
This blended learning course is an interactive day that aims to link with The Macmillan Allied Health Professions Competence Framework for those working with people affected by cancer (Macmillan, 2017) and will increase the knowledge and skills in the nutritional care of adults living with and beyond cancer.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Describe the nutritional problems (physical and psychological) that occur in cancer prior to diagnosis and as a result of treatment
- State the features of cachexia and sarcopenia, describe how it differs from malnutrition, and describe the impact on treatment
- State the methods of cancer treatment and the toxicities that impact nutrition
- State the methods of dietetic management during cancer treatment
- Describe the factors that influence nutritional requirements
- Describe the dietary factors for cancer prevention
- Describe the diet and lifestyle factors for those living with and beyond cancer
- Describe the late effects of treatment experienced by people living with and beyond cancer and the relevance to diet and nutrition
- Describe nutritional management in palliative and end-of-life care
- Describe the nutritional needs of those with cancer, their families, and carers
Programme
9.00 Arrival and refreshments
9.30 Welcome and introductions
9.40 Context of the day and icebreaker
10.00 The impact of cancer and its treatment on nutritional and clinical outcomes
10.45 Break
11.00 Nutrition Assessment in Cancer
11.45 Practical approaches to nutritional support
12.45 Lunch
13.30 Nutrition during palliative care/end of life (Case studies)
14.00 Myth busters – addressing myths around diet and cancer, FAQ
14.30 Break
14.45 Introduction to late effects
15.25 Living with and beyond cancer – lifestyle changes
16.00 Summary and close
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