Gastroenterology and Nutrition Special Interest Group (SIG)

The objectives of this group are to:

  • Provide a focus for those in elderly care who have a particular interest in gastro-enterological and nutritional problems.
  • Facilitate, update and to encourage collaborative research and audit projects the results of which will be offered for presentation to national meetings of the society.

Non-BGS members, dieticians, endoscopy nurses and other professionals with an interest in this field are welcome to attend the meetings. Membership of the SIG is free.

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Resources

17. CGA in Primary Care Settings: Weight loss and nutrition issues

29 Jan 2019

Nutritional status can be easily assessed, and problems can often be addressed quickly. Key questions about diet, appetite and weight should be on the menu of any Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. 

In a series
Good practice guide

Evidence based nutrition and healthy ageing- time for a paradigm shift

19 Nov 2018

Dr Alicja Baczynska considers the association between frailty and poor dietary choices.

Clinical guidelines

Low vitamin intake is associated with risk of frailty in older adults

15 Aug 2018

Whereas the effects of protein intake to stave off frailty have been studied, the effects of specific nutrients have not, until now.

Members only

Delivering good nutritional care for people with dementia

01 May 2018

By the time someone with dementia moves into a care home, they may already be experiencing significant weight loss and other nutrition-related problems. This may trigger further physical and mental deterioration.
 

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Blog

Weight just a minute!

14 Jan 2022

One in ten older people are malnourished or at risk of being malnourished in the UK, explains BGS Nutrition and GI SIG Chair, Dr Harnish Patel.

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What we learned in setting up a care bundle to support eating and drinking at risk

13 Aug 2020

Dysphagia is common in hospital and when there is an appreciable risk of choking, aspiration or pneumonia, people can be said to be ‘eating and drinking at risk’ (EDAR). This is usually considered when their swallow is unlikely to improve in a reasonable time frame, there is no safe and acceptable modified diet, and tube feeding has been ruled out.

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What is the impact of diet on cancer risk?

20 Feb 2020

As we pass another World Cancer Day on 4 February 2020, I reflect on why I am passionate about promoting a healthy diet and lifestyle for cancer prevention. 1 in 2 people born after 1960 will develop cancer in their lifetime, and cancer is the commonest cause of premature death in the UK.

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2024 Autumn Meeting

Live 20 - 22 November 2024, On demand to 22 November 2025
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2025 Reducing sedentary behaviour in hospital Webinar

05 February 2025
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2025 Reducing sedentary behaviour in hospital Webinar

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2025 Frailty and Urgent Care Meeting

Live 14 March 2025. On demand until 14 March 2026
GLASGOW
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Live 9 - 11 April 2025. On demand until 11 April 2026
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