Description
Participants will explore the importance of cultural, spiritual, and social influences on metabolic and bariatric surgery. Discover challenges, gaps in the research, and existing culturally appropriate evidenced-based guidance to put into practice to facilitate positive patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Discover the relationship between food, culture, and MBS.
- Recognize the relationship between cultural competence and positive patient outcomes in MBS.
- Practice effective intercultural communication in MBS.
- Apply evidenced-based guidance for the care of culturally diverse patients with MBS.
| 1:30pm |
Introduction and Housekeeping Lillian Craggs-Dino, DHA RDN LDN CLT; Melissa Santos, PhD |
| 1:35pm |
The Need for Cultural Competency in MBS Serena Stevens |
| 2:00pm |
Culture, Self-Identity and Intergenerational Impacts and Influences of MBS Melissa Santos, PhD |
| 2:25pm |
Successful Intercultural Communication in MBS |
| 2:50pm |
Panel Melissa Santos, PhD |
| 3:00pm | Break |
| 3:45pm |
Intercultural Nutrition Care in MBS Lillian Craggs-Dino, DHA RDN LDN CLT |
| 4:05pm |
Cultural Perspectives in Weight Loss and Health |
| 4:25pm |
Panel Lillian Craggs-Dino, DHA RDN LDN CLT |
| 4:35pm |
Case Study 1: Patient wants to Fast for Religious Reasons-what would you advise? Lillian Craggs-Dino, DHA RDN LDN CLT |
| 4:45pm |
Case Study 2: Patient self- sabotages weight loss because of perception of “Loss of Cultural Identity” Melissa Santos, PhD |
| 5:00pm |
Case Study 3: Patient wants to become a vegetarian for spiritual reasons and already struggles with her bariatric diet after GBP |
| 5:15pm | Adjourn |