Nutritional Management of Pancreatic Diseases

Purpose

To provide an overview of the nutritional management of pancreatic diseases.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme participants will be able to:

• Describe and explain the pathophysiology of pancreatic disease and outline surgical management options.
• Explain and apply principles of nutritional management for patients with acute pancreatitis.
• Compare and apply nutritional management strategies for chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI)
• Differentiate and apply appropriate nutritional interventions for patients with PEI and pancreatic cancer
• Explain and apply management approaches for type 3c diabetes in individuals with pancreatic disease.
• Reflect on patient experiences to inform person-centred care approaches

Audience

Dietitians preferably working with relevant patient group

Method

Pre-course background reading, lectures, interactive group work with case-studies and discussion

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