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PREOPERATIVE AND PREHABILITATION NUTRITION FOR PATIENTS WITH CANCER
presenter(s):
Chelsia Gillis
Date: | 28 January 2021 |
Location: | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
In this 17-minute episode, Chelsia Gillis, PhD, RD, discusses surgical prehabilitation in oncology patients; reviews what's new in terms of concepts for evidence for prehabilitation, especially for frail Patients; and explains risk-stratified and targeted prehabilitation care.
PRESENTER BIOS
Chelsia Gillis, PhD, RD
Registered Dietitian
Nutrition Lead
Peri Operative Program
McGill University Health Center
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nutrition Lead
Peri Operative Program
McGill University Health Center
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Dr Chelsia Gillis is a registered dietitian. She has expertise in surgical metabolism, surgical nutrition, Prehabilitation, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, epidemiology, and patient engagement. She received her PhD in epidemiology from the University of Calgary and is currently completing a postdoctoral fellowship at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. Dr Gillis has been a collaborator and principal investigator for several Canadian dietetic and nutrition research trials. Her current research includes collaboration to understand which factors influence functional capacity in personalized Prehabilitation for older patients scheduled for colorectal cancer surgery with malnutrition and/or low physical performance. Additionally, Dr Gillis has authored/coauthored many articles in peer-reviewed journals.
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