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The Holistic Support of Patients Post Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Primary Care: Nutrition, Muscle Health and Beyond

Program Date: 28 May 2024

Publication Date: 22 August 2024

Continuing Education Units: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0

Course Description:

In this course, Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA and Nina Crowley, PhD, RDN, LD will discuss best practices and communications considerations for primary care providers to holistically support patients post metabolic and bariatric surgery; discuss long-term nutrition and lifestyle considerations for patients post metabolic and bariatric surgery; identify the role of lean body mass preservation in patient outcomes post metabolic and bariatric surgery; and more! Originally presented as a live webinar on May 28, 2024.

Course Objectives:

• Discuss best practices and communication considerations for primary care providers to holistically support patients post metabolic and bariatric surgery.

• Discuss the long-term nutrition and lifestyle considerations for patients post metabolic and bariatric surgery.

• Identify the role of lean body mass preservation in patient outcomes post metabolic and bariatric surgery.

• Explore opportunities to reframe the conversation around weight management to include muscle health and body composition.

CDR Level: 2
Performance Indicators: 2.1.1, 4.2.6, 8.1.5
Run Time: 47

Course Instructor Bio(s)

Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA

Founder, Gaining Health

President, PAs in Obesity Medicine

Glen Ellyn, IL, USA

Karli Burridge is a Physician Associate and a Fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association with over 12 years of experience in obesity care, including surgical and non-surgical obesity management. She is the co-founder and President of PAs in Obesity Medicine and serves as the Secretary on the Board for the Illinois Obesity Society. She was voted one of America’s Top PA 2023 by her peers. Karli is the Founder of Gaining Health, which offers resources and support to clinicians who want to provide comprehensive, evidence-based obesity care to their patients. She is also the host of the Gaining Heath podcast, where she keeps clinicians up to date on the latest developments in obesity management. Karli works clinically as an obesity specialist at Ascension Medical Weight Loss Solutions in Westmont, Illinois. She holds the Certificate of Advanced Education in obesity management and has received several awards for her work in advancing the field of obesity medicine. She has authored numerous publications and Clinical Practice Statements on obesity care. She is passionate about educating clinicians on obesity care, as well as helping clinicians launch compassionate, evidence-based, and successful obesity medicine programs.

Nina Crowley, PhD, RDN, LD

Director, Clinical Education & Partnerships

seca Medical Body Composition

Mt Pleasant, SC, USA

Nina Crowley, PhD, RD, LD is a devoted advocate for improving communication, patient-centered care, and accessibility in obesity care. With a PhD in Health Psychology from Walden University, an MS in Health Care Policy and Management from SUNY Stony Brook, and a BS in Nutrition Science from Cornell University, Dr Crowley began her career as a bariatric dietitian and later served as the program director for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program at the Medical University of South Carolina. Currently, in her role as the Professional Affiliations and Education Manager for seca’s Medical Body Composition and Bioimpedance Analysis Division, she collaborates with healthcare providers to advance education on body composition analysis. Dr Crowley has significantly contributed to the field through publications, presentations, and media involvement focusing on obesity care, behavior change, policy and advocacy, and body composition. A passionate and committed volunteer and leader, Nina is deeply entrenched in professional associations for dietitians and obesity care providers and serves on the board of directors for the Obesity Action Coalition, working to educate and champion for access to care individuals living with obesity.

Jillian Hyttenhove, MA, RD, CSOWM, LDN, CHES

Medical Affairs and External Engagement Liaison

Medical Affairs and Research

Abbott Nutrition

Columbus, OH, USA

Jillian Hyttenhove is a Medical Affairs & External Engagement Liaison at Abbott Nutrition. Prior to joining Abbott, she worked in corporate wellness for several large national and global companies.

Jillian completed her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics at Bowling Green State University and her dietetic internship at East Carolina University. She went on to complete her Master of Arts in Health Education at East Carolina University as well. Following the completion of her dietetic internship, she served as the lead outpatient dietitian for all outpatient services at a community hospital in North Carolina. She then went on to collaborate with a lead obesity specialist to create a comprehensive weight management program at the University of North Carolina, where she also served as a research dietitian on clinical trials. Jillian is a Registered Dietitian, Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management, and a Board-Certified Specialist in Health Education.

Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Nursing CEs:

Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.

Abbott Nutrition’s Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:

This educational activity has been prior-approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive the specified continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.

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