Malnutrition Awareness Week in Sweden: ESPEN Factsheets Now Available

Date: November 2024

During Malnutrition Awareness Week, we are actively raising awareness about the critical issue of malnutrition through the distribution of vital information from ESPEN factsheets. This campaign, shared across various social media platforms, aims to educate healthcare professionals, caregivers, and the public about the importance of preventing and managing malnutrition.

Key Information From ESPEN Factsheets

The ESPEN factsheets provide essential guidelines on:

• Recognizing malnutrition in different patient populations, including the elderly and chronically ill.
• Implementing nutritional interventions in hospitals, nursing homes, and community care settings.
• Best practices for healthcare providers to improve patient care through effective nutritional management.

Social Media Campaign

Throughout Malnutrition Awareness Week, we will be sharing key insights and practical tips from the ESPEN factsheets on our social media channels:

• Instagram: Follow our posts for quick tips on spotting the signs of malnutrition and improving nutritional care.
• Facebook: Engage with in-depth articles and discussions about malnutrition prevention and treatment strategies.
• Twitter: Join the conversation on how malnutrition impacts healthcare and learn what can be done to address it.

Stay connected and share these posts to help spread awareness!

ESPEN Factsheets Available on the Swedish Clinical Dietitians’ Website

In addition to our social media outreach, the Swedish Clinical Dietitians are making the ESPEN factsheets available for local use on their official website. These resources are tailored to support healthcare professionals across Sweden in their efforts to combat malnutrition.

How to Access

• Visit the Swedish Clinical Dietitians’ website to download the ESPEN factsheets.
• Use them in your local healthcare setting to improve nutritional assessments and interventions.
• Share these valuable resources with your colleagues and network to enhance best practices in managing malnutrition.

Join Us in Raising Awareness:

Help us spread the word about the importance of addressing malnutrition by following us on social media and accessing the ESPEN factsheets to ensure you have the tools to provide optimal nutritional care.