Case studies demonstrate theoretical concepts in an applied setting.Nutrition Care Process and Terminology: A Practical Approach uses clinical case studies as a means of examining the Nutrition Care Process. Each NCPro case study is based on a realistic clinical encounter between patient and dietitian. Guided questions concerning the encounter address each stage of the NCP.
NCPRo Cases
Adult Weight Management — Textbook and Online
Hypertension — Textbook and Online
Type 2 Diabetes — Textbook and Online
Malnutrition and Cancer — Textbook and Online
Pediatric Weight Management — Textbook and Online
Chronic Kidney Disease — Online Only
Diverticular Disease — Online Only
Cystic Fibrosis — Online Only (Piloting USA)
Home Enternal Nutrition and Malnutrition — Online Only
Celiac Disease — (Piloting USA)
Cirrhosis (Electronic Medical Record)
Liver Disease — (Piloting USA)
Adult Weight Management Community Nutrition — (Piloting USA)
NCPro case studies provide students with
An overview (Perspective) of the health condition, including disease Etiology, prevalence, presentation and diagnosis
A condition-specific NCP Mind Map summarizing relevant clinical information and key strategies to consider when providing nutrition care
Suggested reading material, including evidence-based research, guidelines and tools
A detailed clinical scenario describing an encounter between an individual and a dietitian
A series of related activities designed to support learning through the practice and application of new concepts