Cystic Fibrosis Nutritional Guidelines: Bridging Science & Practice
Role: Contributor, Researcher, Editor
Project Type: Evidence-Based Guidelines & Public Health Messaging
Impact: Shaped clinical nutrition guidelines used in CF care
Overview
As a member of the Evidence-Based Practice Committee Workgroup (EAL Cystic Fibrosis Workgroup), collaborated with leading clinicians and researchers to develop new, evidence-based nutritional guidelines for cystic fibrosis (CF). This initiative ensured that scientifically grounded recommendations were effectively communicated to both healthcare professionals and patient communities.
Key Contributions
✔ Conducted extensive document reviews to ensure accuracy and adherence to the latest CF nutrition research.
✔ Synthesized complex data into clear, actionable summaries for healthcare professionals and patient-facing materials.
✔ Edited and refined the final publication, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and scientific rigor.
✔ Developed public health messaging strategies to engage CF care teams, dietitians, and advocacy organizations.
✔ Presented findings at major conferences, including:
CF Dietitian Consortium 2020 – Discussed guideline development and clinical applications.
North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC) 2020 – Shared research findings and implementation strategies.
Outcome
✔ Guidelines influenced clinical nutrition practices across CF care centers.
✔ Findings were published in peer-reviewed journals, reinforcing evidence-based dietary interventions.
✔ Research was disseminated through national conferences, fostering broad adoption and collaboration.
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