Chronic intestinal failure, also known as CIF, occurs when the small intestine is lost from severe chronic conditions, such as Crohn’s disease. Patients can suffer from dehydration due to severe diarrhea. By being conscientiously aware of nutritional intake, one can improve their remaining intestinal functioning. With educational knowledge a patient can communicate with their internist to correct and adjust medications and intravenous saline to better effective doses to hopefully allow patients to self manage so they can wean off dependency on healthcare professionals. A patient who suffers with CIF will need to be a highly motivated individual in order to achieve optimal management to get the best results. It is important to provide educational
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First, there was an initial assessment given that measured one’s weight, height, and body mass. A questionnaire was provided to check the patient’s prior knowledge of nutrition and CIF in regards to their quality of life. Each participant recorded a three-day diet log. Once reviewed, an informational booklet and a verbal recommendation tailored to one’s needs were provided. A reassessment was scheduled to follow (Culkin , Gabe and Madden). A personalized plan could benefit everyone’s health, not just individuals with CIF. After booklets were distributed, knowledge increased from 40% to 60% as a result of implementing education. 43 people actually completed the study because the others failed for one reason or another. 74% revealed that the booklet was useful and 76% found it very easy to understand. 78% stated that they learned something new (Culkin , Gabe and Madden). Finally, there were less nocturnal disturbances, which was a great improvement in one’s quality of …show more content…
She is a member of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics located in St. Mark’s Hospital in Harrow, UK. She also is part of the Lennard-Jones Intestinal Failure Unit in the same location. Finally, she is in the Department of Health and Human Sciences, at the London Metropolitan University in London, UK. These accreditations clearly attest that Culkin is highly educated in her field of nutrition. Through her experiences she achieved successful outcomes in her study that provided patients with CIF manageable regimens of individual care to improve their overall quality of
First, there was an initial assessment given that measured one’s weight, height, and body mass. A questionnaire was provided to check the patient’s prior knowledge of nutrition and CIF in regards to their quality of life. Each participant recorded a three-day diet log. Once reviewed, an informational booklet and a verbal recommendation tailored to one’s needs were provided. A reassessment was scheduled to follow (Culkin , Gabe and Madden). A personalized plan could benefit everyone’s health, not just individuals with CIF. After booklets were distributed, knowledge increased from 40% to 60% as a result of implementing education. 43 people actually completed the study because the others failed for one reason or another. 74% revealed that the booklet was useful and 76% found it very easy to understand. 78% stated that they learned something new (Culkin , Gabe and Madden). Finally, there were less nocturnal disturbances, which was a great improvement in one’s quality of …show more content…
She is a member of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics located in St. Mark’s Hospital in Harrow, UK. She also is part of the Lennard-Jones Intestinal Failure Unit in the same location. Finally, she is in the Department of Health and Human Sciences, at the London Metropolitan University in London, UK. These accreditations clearly attest that Culkin is highly educated in her field of nutrition. Through her experiences she achieved successful outcomes in her study that provided patients with CIF manageable regimens of individual care to improve their overall quality of