American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is a US-based professional organization. Its members include dieticians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians and scientists who are involved in providing clinical nutrition to patients.[1]
ASPEN was founded in 1976. It has over 6,000 members.[2] Its stated mission is, "to improve patient care by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism."
The society runs an annual conference, "Clinical Nutrition Week".[3]
Journals
Publications
- A.S.P.E.N. Adult Nutrition Support Core Curriculum, 2nd Edition
- A.S.P.E.N. Pediatric Nutrition Support Core Curriculum
- Enteral Nutrition Handbook
- Parenteral Nutrition Handbook
- Pediatric Nutrition Support Handbook
- A.S.P.E.N. Patient Education Manual
See also
External links
References
- ↑ A.S.P.E.N. A quarter century of commonality of purpose: presidential perspectives and insights.. Clinical Congress Syllabus 2001.. 2001.
- ↑ ASPEN. History of A.S.P.E.N. [Retrieved 2 November 2014].
- ↑ "A.S.P.E.N. to hold Clinical Nutrition Week 2015 in Long Beach, CA". News Medical. AZoNetwork. 14 October 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
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