Factors associated with dietitian referrals to support long-term care residents advancing towards the end of life.
Jill M Morrison-KoechlGeorge HeckmanAlbert BanerjeeHeather H KellerPublished in: Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association (2024)
Our findings suggest that dietitians are involved in end-of-life and comfort-focused nutrition care initiatives, yet they are not engaged consistently for this purpose. This presents a significant opportunity for dietitians to upskill and champion palliative approaches to nutrition care within the multidisciplinary LTC team.