Feeding the Head and Neck Oncology Patient
Taught by
Teresa W. Johnson DCN, RDN, FAND
Professor, Kinesiology & Health Promotion - Troy University, Troy, Alabama
Duration
60
min
Date
About this Webinar
Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, the attendee will be able to:
1. State the most common categories of adult head and neck cancer (HNC), and associated treatment modalities
2. Describe nutritional challenges and goals in HNC
3. Identify evidence-based enteral nutrition support interventions in HNC
4. List improved outcomes of blenderized tube feeding (BTF) use in HNC based on the scientific literature
Before obtaining a CE certificate:
1. Review the self-reflection questions:
- Describe any professional gaps that were identified as a result of viewing this presentation. Do you plan to change your current practice? if so, what can you or your team change that you are not currently doing?
- What barriers or limitations do you anticipate when it comes to implementing a change to your practice. How can you overcome such barriers?
- What do you or your team need to learn more about to improve knowledge, competence and/or patient care?
2. Test your knowledge Access Test Questions and Answers here.