Emily R Walters
University of Southampton, UK
Biography
Emily Walters has a passionate interest in the identification and management of disease related malnutrition in adults. As an experienced clinical dietitian she has spent many years working with patients and their family members in managing this and the associated appetite changes, which often occur. Much of the literature examines appetite changes in disease or illness from a quantitative perspective, focusing on mechanisms for appetite changes, interventions to improve or control appetite, and dietary changes or nutritional treatment to support good nutrition. Her National Institute for Health Research doctoral fellowship has enabled her to take a novel approach to studying appetite changes in disease using qualitative methods. Her research explores the experience of family carers in the context of dementia. This innovative approach to a clinical challenge provides novel insight and understanding, giving impetus to review how we support those affected by appetite changes and the advice provided.
Abstract
Abstract : Carer experience of appetite changes in people living with dementia at home.