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Perspectives of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists on Adoption of Telehealth for Nutrition Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Publication Date: 23 February 2021

Author(s): Cory Brunton, Mary Beth Arensberg, Susan Drawert, Christina Badaracco, Wendy Everett,                   Sharon M McCauley

Abstract:

Telehealth technology use has grown exponentially as the COVID-19 pandemic has strained medical resources and challenged hospitals to prevent further infection spread. This article in Healthcare reports the survey results of registered dietitian nutritionists’ (RDNs) views on trends in telehealth nutrition care before and during the pandemic. The RDNs were from hospitals participating in the Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative (MQii). 

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Author Bio(s):

Cory Brunton, MS, BSN, RN

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

Mary Beth Arensberg, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND

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

Sue Drawert, MEd, RDN

Director, Government Affairs
Abbott
Minneapolis, MN, USA

Christina Badaracco, MPH, RDN

Research Scientist
Avalere Health
Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Wendy Everett, ScD

Senior Advisor
Avalere Health
Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Sharon McCauley, MS, MBA, RDN

Senior Director, Strategic and Quality Management, Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Chicago
Illinois, USA

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