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 client/patient and dietitian. Guided questions concerning the encounter address each stage of the NCP. Case Study Descriptions.
NCPro Cases
1. Adult Weight Management
2. Hypertension
3. Type 2 Diabetes
4. Malnutrition and Cancer
5. Pediatric Weight Management
6. Chronic Kidney Disease
7. Diverticular Disease
8. Cystic Fibrosis
9. Home Enteral Nutrition and Malnutrition
10. Celiac Disease
11. Cirrhosis (Inpatient-Electronic Medical Record)
12. Liver Disease (Outpatient-Electronic Health Record)
13. Community Nutrition - Adult Weight Management
14. Coronary Heart Disease (Telehealth - Electronic Medical Record - Interpretor)
15. Residential Care Setting (US Medicare Regulations - Electronic Medical Record)
16. Palliative Care (Home Health Record) (Round 2 Pilot testing)
17. Pediatric Food Allergy (Pilot testing in 2024)
18. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - Hospital Medical Record (Pilot testing in 2024)
19. Managing the Consultation (self grading modules)
NCPro case studies generally provide students with
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An overview (Perspective) of the health condition, including disease etiology, prevalence, presentation and diagnosis
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A condition-specific NCP Mind Map summarizing relevant clinical information and key strategies to consider when providing nutrition care
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Suggested reading material, including evidence-based research, guidelines and tools
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A detailed clinical scenario describing an encounter between an individual and a dietitian
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A series of related activities designed to support learning through the practice and application of new concepts