Open AccessInterprofessional Treatment of Malnutrition and Sarcopenia by Dietitians and Physiotherapists: Exploring Attitudes, Interprofessional Identity, Facilitators, Barriers, and Occurrence
Author(s) -
JanJaap Reinders,
Hans Hobbelen,
Michael Tieland,
P.J.M. Weijs,
Harriët JagerWittenaar
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of multidisciplinary healthcare
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.65
H-Index - 30
ISSN - 1178-2390
DOI - 10.2147/jmdh.s358237
Subject(s) - medicine , malnutrition , sarcopenia , interprofessional education , psychological intervention , health professionals , family medicine , nursing , physical therapy , health care , economics , economic growth
Malnutrition and sarcopenia require dietetic and physiotherapy interventions. In this study, we aimed to compare interprofessional identity of dietitians and physiotherapists, as well as attitudes towards, facilitators and barriers for, and occurrence of interprofessional treatment of malnutrition and sarcopenia by both professions.