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Utilization of a nutrition service in a neighborhood health center

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  • Ryan, L.K.
  • Dutton, C.B.

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This study has identified several problem areas in the utilization of a nutrition service in a neighborhood health center. Despite clinical protocols which specified that all patients in certain diagnostic categories should have a nutrition referral, only 50% of eligible patients in this study group were seen by the nutritionist. The data suggest that this was primarily because the nurses did not make the referrals. Furthermore, almost 1/2 of the patients saw the nutritionist for 1 visit only. Reasons for lack of nutrition follow up visits are not clear from these data, and need more study. This study yielded a paucity of data pertaining to patient provider interaction and patient compliance with nutrition therapy. Forty one percent of the patients had only 1 nutrition visit and ongoing compliance data were not obtainable. In those patients seen for follow up visits, there was frequently no recorded information regarding compliance with diet.

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  • Ryan, L.K. & Dutton, C.B., 1977. "Utilization of a nutrition service in a neighborhood health center," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 67(6), pages 565-567.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1977:67:6:565-567_9
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