The two day 5th International Clinical Nutrition Update 2013, being organized by the Department of Dietetics, Apollo Hospitals Group, was formally inaugurated by Dr B. Sasi Kiran, Former Director, National Institute Nutrition; on Saturday at Madhapur. Also present on the occasion were Ms Sangita Reddy, Executive Director, Apollo Hospitals; Dr Anupam Sibal , Group Medical Director, Apollo Hospitals; Dr Mandeep Singh, Medical Director, Apollo Hospitals & Dr Bhuvaneshwari, Group Chief Dietician, Apollo Hospitals. The Clinical Nutrition Update is being organized with a perspective to enhance awareness about the latest trends in Clinical Nutrition for the practicing dietitians and doctors.
This annual event addresses aspects of patient care at hospitals and that of hospital-based nutritional intervention. The Scientific Programme has topics focused on medical and nutritional requirements of different clinical conditions, delivered by distinguished National and International Physicians, Surgeons, Pediatricians, Intensivists, Dietitians and Clinical Nutritionists. Over 250 delegates from 20 states in the country are attending the Conference.
International faculty from university of Santo Tomas Hospital, Manila, Philipines highlighted the importance of - Optimising nutrition through parenteral nutrition and Dr Marianna Ramona from the Department of Internal Medicine, The medical city- Manila, Philippines, spoke on peptide based diets – emerging paradigm shift in critically ill.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms Sangita Reddy said, "At Apollo Hospitals, we believe in combining Evidence- based care with our signature, Tender Loving Care. Our Clinical Nutrition team has translated this into their practice and work closely with Clinical teams in developing patient specific nutrition. In helping patients battle the disease, dietitians play a pivotal role and it is important that they constantly stay abreast of global trends and development in the field.” In India, dieticians have a unique role as they have to manage both under-nourished and over-nourished, incidentally India has the largest number of malnourished children in the world. The problem in the country is not calorie consumption but taking nutritious food. The 5th International Clinical Nutrition Update 2013 will pronounce a ‘Hyderabad Nutrition Declaration.’ The declaration will propose the following
1. It should be made mandatory for all hospital to have a nutritionist.
2. Dietician should be a made a part of the medical team treating critical patients.
3. In nutrition, micronutrients are as important as calorie intake.
Dr Sasi Kiran desired greater importance being imparted to nutrition in the curriculum for MBBS. He said nutrition plays a vital role in the management and prevention of disease and long term benefits accrue with nutritious diet.
The important feature of this Update is a Session on Nutritional Intervention in Organ Transplant, nutritional implications in diseases affecting protein and fat metabolism.
The 5th International Clinical Nutrition Update is an effort to augment the knowledge of the Dietitians by sharing the evidence-based best practices in Clinical nutrition, by exchange of ideas and knowledge between different disciplines."
The Theme for the 5th Clinical Nutrition Update 2013 is "Sharing Knowledge and Practicing together. The philosophy of the Department of Dietetics in Apollo is to establish and encourage good nutritional practices and standards as an integral part of the health care provided. It is dedicated in providing the highest quality patient focused nutrition care, to advancing practice of clinical nutrition, and to educate future Dietitians and other healthcare providers.
Dr. Bhuvaneshwari Shankar, Group Chief Dietitian, Apollo Hospitals & Organizing Secretary of the event said, "Malnutrition in hospitalized patients is prevalent and our data indicates that on admission, 61% of patients are moderately malnourished. It is very important for all practising dietitians to constantly upgrade their knowledge on the latest trends in clinical nutrition and practice evidence based nutrition".
About Apollo Hospitals Group
In 1983, Dr Prathap C Reddy, the architect of Indian healthcare, launched the first corporate hospital in India, Apollo Hospitals Chennai. Over the years, Apollo Hospitals Group has grown to become one of Asia's largest integrated healthcare organizations with over 8,500 beds across 54 hospitals, more than 1200 pharmacies and over 100 diagnostic clinics. The Group also offers medical business process outsourcing services, health insurance services and clinical research divisions with a focus on epidemiological studies, stem cell research and genetic research. To develop talent for the burgeoning need of superior healthcare delivery, Apollo Hospitals Group has 11 nursing and hospital management colleges. These achievements have earned Apollo Hospitals Group several accolades, including the Centre of Excellence from the Government of India and recognition from the Joint Commission International (seven of our hospitals are JCI accredited). In a rare honour, the Government of India issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo's contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan, in 2010. Apollo Hospitals Group, for over 27 years, has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Our hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals globally for advanced medical services and research.
