Dietetic management of tube fed patients in the community
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be tricky for healthcare professionals to navigate – especially for dietitians and their tube fed patients. Tune into this engaging conversation with community dietitian Lina Breik to learn about her journey of becoming a registered NDIS provider, including its challenges and benefits. Lina shares her advice for tube fed referrals, including the number of dietetic hours required, equipment needed and how to incorporate nursing care. Plus, Lina explains how blended tube feeds can be incorporated into a tube feeding plan.