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The Contribution of Registered Dietitians in the Management of Hyperemesis Gravidarum in the United Kingdom.

Maslin, K, Billson, HA, Dean, CR and Abayomi, JC (2021) The Contribution of Registered Dietitians in the Management of Hyperemesis Gravidarum in the United Kingdom. Nutrients, 13 (6). ISSN 2072-6643

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Abstract

Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a condition at the extreme end of the pregnancy sickness spectrum, which can cause poor oral intake, malnutrition, dehydration and weight loss. The aim of this study is to explore the role of Registered Dietitians (RD) in the management of HG in the United Kingdom (UK). A survey was designed and distributed electronically to members of the British Dietetic Association. There were 45 respondents, 76% (n = 34) worked in secondary care hospitals, 11% (n = 5) were in maternal health specialist roles. The most commonly used referral criteria was the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (40%, n = 18), followed by second admission (36%, n = 16). However 36% (n = 16) reported no specific referral criteria. About 87% (n = 37) of respondents did not have specific clinical guidelines to follow. Oral nutrition supplements were used by 73% (n = 33) either 'sometimes' or 'most of the time'. Enteral and parenteral nutrition were less commonly used. There was an inconsistent use of referral criteria to dietetic services and a lack of specific clinical guidelines and patient resources. Further training for all clinicians and earlier recognition of malnutrition, alongside investment in the role of dietitians were recommended to improve the nutritional care of those with HG.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: 0908 Food Sciences, 1111 Nutrition and Dietetics
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions: Nursing & Allied Health
Publisher: MDPI
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Date Deposited: 08 Jul 2021 11:29
Last Modified: 04 Sep 2021 05:15
DOI or ID number: 10.3390/nu13061964
URI: https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/15267
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