Hospital Staffs' Perceptions of Postoperative Nutrition Among Colorectal Patients: A Qualitative Study.

Megan RattrayShelley RobertsBen DesbrowAndrea P Marshall

Published in: Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2019)

Staff and organizational factors need to be considered when attempting to improve postoperative nutrition among patients who undergo colorectal surgery. Introducing a feeding protocol, enhancing intraprofessional and interdisciplinary communication, and ensuring the availability of appropriate, nutrient-dense foods are pivotal to improve nutrition practices and intakes.

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