Articles

Quality Improvement Opportunities in the Nutrition Support of Patients With Cancer

Publication Date: 01 July 2020

Author(s): Mary Beth Arensberg, Julie Richards, Jyoti Benjamin, Kirk Kerr and Refaat Hegazi.

Abstract

There is limited research on malnutrition quality improvement programs (QIPs) in cancer care. This article outlines gaps and potential opportunities for QIPs in the nutrition support of patients with cancer.

Author Bio(s):

Mary Beth Arensberg, PHD, RDN, LDN, FAND

Director, Health Policy and Programs
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute, Abbott Nutrition Division of Abbott
Columbus, Ohio
USA

Julie Richards, MS, RDN

Nutrition Consultant
Abbott Nutrition
Columbus, Ohio
USA

Jyoti Benjamin, MS, RD, CSO, CD, FAND

Clinical Dietitian
Kaiser Permanente
Bellevue, Washington
USA

Kirk Kerr, PhD

Senior Manager
Global Health Economics &
Outcomes Research
Abbott Nutrition Division of Abbott
Columbus, Ohio
USA

Refaat Hegazi, MD, PhD, MS, MPH, MBA

Head of Global Medical Affairs
Director of Scientific and Medical External Engagement
Abbott Nutrition
Columbus, Ohio
USA

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