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)
- 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
Updated January 08, 2019