Useful resources
This learning area has been compiled from a range of evidence. You may now be motivated to go deeper into the topic so a range of different resources are listed below and wherever possible we have tried to create direct links to them. Where direct linking is not possible we provide information on where sources can be accessed. These listings will get you started and as a lifelong learner you will be able to identify other sources beyond these that are specifically relevant to you.
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Books and reports
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Knudsen JB (editor) (2012) Malnutrition: risk factors, health effects, and prevention, New York, NY: Nova Science, 2012. Available for RCN members to borrow from the RCN UK Library.
Hark L, Ashton K and Deen D (editors) (2012) The nurse practitioner's guide to nutrition, Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. E-book available for RCN members to access online.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (2012) Quality standard for nutrition support in adults, Manchester: NICE (QS24).
Evans G, Smith A and Morrow K (2010) Compromised swallowing: a practical guide to nutrition, hydration and medication in advanced dementia (PDF 511KB), Peterborough: Peterborough Palliative Care in Dementia Group.
Preedy VR (editor) (2011) Diet and nutrition in palliative care, Boca Raton, Fla: CRC Press. E-book available for RCN members to access online.
Martyn K (2011) Nutrition made incredibly easy!, London: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011. Available for RCN members to borrow from the RCN UK Library.
Lee RD and Lieman DC (2010) Nutritional assessment, London: McGraw-Hill. Available for RCN members to borrow from the RCN UK Library.
Journal Articles
Full text versions of the following articles are available to RCN members via the e-Library.
Moynihan P, Macdonald A, Teal G, Methven, L, Heaven B and Bamford C (2012) Extending an approach to hospital malnutrition to community care, British Journal of Community Nursing, 17(12), December, pp. 614-621.
Burton-Shepherd A (2012) Optimising nutritional intake to promote growth and development in children, Community Practitioner, 85(8), August, pp. 33-36.
McIntyre L, Munir F and Walker S (2012) Developing a bundle to improve fluid management, Nursing Times, 108(28), 10 July, pp. 18-20.
Watkins CH and Morgan L (2012) Raising nurses' awareness of nutritional supplements, Nursing Times, 108(25), 19 June, pp. 20-21.
Phillips F (2012) Malnutrition: risks and prevention in vulnerable groups, Practice Nurse, 42(8), 11 May, pp. 20-24.
Potterton J and Thatcher C (2012) Role of healthcare assistant as nutritional champion, British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 6(4), April, pp.164-168.
Grantham C (2012) Nutritional monitoring of residents, Nursing & Residential Care, 14(2), pp. 80-81.
Websites
Age UK - Campaign against malnution in hospitals
BAPEN website - 'MUST' mobile app
Food Standards Agency - Using the eatwell plate
National Patient Safety Agency - Ensuring safer practice for adults with learning disabilities who have dysphagia
National Patient Safety Agency - Hospital hydration best practice toolkit
National Patient Safety Agency - Patient care and treatment (including nutrition)
National Patient Safety Agency - Protected Mealtimes
RCN publications and resources
Royal College of Nursing (2010) Enhancing nutritional car (PDF 840KB), London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2010) Nutrition in children and young people with cancer (PDF 325KB), London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2007) Nutrition now: principles for nutrition and hydration, London: RCN.
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RCN website: Nursing practice issues - Principles of Nursing Practice