The Department of Health has published 'The nutrient profiling model'. The nutrient profiling (NP) model was developed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in 2004-2005 as a tool to help Ofcom differentiate foods and improve the balance of television advertising to children. Ofcom introduced controls which restricted the advertising of HFSS foods in order to encourage the promotion of healthier alternatives. The model uses a scoring system which balances the contribution made by beneficial nutrients that are particularly important in children's diets with components in the food that children should eat less of. The overall score indicates whether that food (or drink) can be advertised on TV during children’s viewing time, or not.
Occupational Therapy and Long Term Conditions Study Day
19th April 2011 at The College of Occupational Therapists, London.
The UK has an ageing population and how current health and social care systems support people with long term conditions will therefore be a crucial issue for the 21st century. What value do occupational therapists play in this agenda and how can this value be promoted?
New guidance published on patient falls
The National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) issued the guidance to NHS organisations in England and Wales. It highlights safe manual handling and prompt assessment and treatment of a patient after a fall in the report.
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists:
Policy Statement on SLT's clinical responsibility around delegation and the provision of training to the wider workforce (December 2010)
Conservative treatments for whiplash
An intervention review to assess the effectiveness of conservative treatment for patients with whiplash injuries rated as Grades 1 or 2 (neck and musculoskeletal complaints).
Verhagen AP, Scholten-Peeters GGGM, van Wijngaarden S, de Bie R, Bierma-Zeinstra SMA. Conservative treatments for whiplash. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 2.
Spinal manipulative therapy for chronic low-back pain
An intervention review to assess the effects of SMT for chronic low-back pain.
Rubinstein SM, van Middelkoop M, Assendelft WJJ, de Boer MR, van Tulder MW. Spinal manipulative therapy for chronic low-back pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 2.
Early enteral nutrition within 24h of colorectal surgery versus later commencement of feeding for postoperative complications
An intervention review to evaluate whether early commencement of postoperative enteral nutrition compared to traditional management (no nutritional supply) is associated with fewer complications in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.
Andersen HK, Lewis SJ, Thomas S. Early enteral nutrition within 24h of colorectal surgery versus later commencement of feeding for postoperative complications. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 4. New search for studies and content updated (no change to conclusions), published in Issue 2, 2011.
The allied health profession role in work with people with Parkinson's disease.
Heisters, D
International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation, November 2010, vol./is. 17/11(566-7).
Outline of the prevalence, causes and symptoms of Parkinson disease and the benefits to Parkinson sufferers and their carers of occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy. The resources and support available from Parkinson's UK to professionals of all disciplines working with people with Parkinson disease are described, including details of its newly-launched information network.
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Withholding or withdrawing nutrition at the end of life.
Holmes, S
Nursing Standard, December 2010, vol./is. 25/14(43-6), 0029-6570 (2010 8 Dec)
Ethical issues surrounding the administration of artificial nutrition or hydration during terminal care. The clinical need of food and fluids and the importance of considering autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice and best interests of the patient are stressed. 19 refs.
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Implementation and evaluation of a nutritional screening tool.
Langstroth, C, Wright, C, Parkington, T
British Journal of Midwifery, January 2011, vol./is. 19/1(15-21).
Research to assess ease of use and validity of a nutritional screening tool for pregnant women from the perspective of midwives piloting the instrument. The diets of pregnant women were also assessed, and comparison was made between their dietary intake and the results of the screening tool. 9 refs.
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Research news:
Lincolnshire Clinical Ethics Conference
Friday 4th March, 2011 at The Olde Barn, Marston, Grantham.
Free introductory research training for ULHT staff. The Trust is running training to introduce learners to:
· the research process
· common research methods and approaches
· how to develop your idea into a research protocol
· issues of research ethics and governance and funding
Dates: Thursday 3rd March, Lincoln County Hospital, 10am - 1pm
Thursday 10th March, Pilgrim Hospital, 10am - 1pm.
For more details and to reserve your place, email Dr Joanne Cooper at joanne.cooper@ulh.nhs.uk
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