Original Article 
                                   
          The Use of IDNT (International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology), 
          Nutrition Diagnosis, and Intervention in the Diabetes Outpatient Service 
                                   
                   Chun-Chun Liu, Nien-Tung Yu, Yi-Ting Huang, Yu-Ping Lin, Yi-Ping Chen     
                        Department of Nutrition, Pingtung Christian Hospital   
                                     
         Abstract 
         This project aims to study the use of    IDNT ( International    Dietetics and    Nutrition 
         Terminology) by applying the standardized language of nutrition diagnosis and nutrition 
         intervention in the Diabetes Outpatient Service.    The subjects of this study were from a 
         branch of the Taiwanese Diabetes Shared Care Network located at a regional teaching 
         hospital in the south of Taiwan. Patients with diabetes ( n=1352 ) were recruited for this 
         study. These patients have been followed-up at the Diabetes Outpatient Service for at least 
         one year, and their medication regimen have not been altered during the study period.   
         Results statistically showed that “excessive carbohydrate intake” ( 38.3% ), “inadequate 
         fiber intake” (15.1%), and “overweight/obesity” ( 13.6% ) were the most factors in use as 
         nutritional diagnosis.    For nutrition intervention, the dieticians often applied modification 
         of macronutrient distribution, type or amount of foods and nutrients within meals or at 
         specified time” (33.3%) or suggested“general/healthful diet” (24%) to subjects. Using the 
         standardized  language  when  providing  nutrition  care  for  patients  with  diabetes  can 
         improve communications between dietitians,    reduce misunderstanding, and ultimately 
         raise patients’ satisfaction. In addition, it can be used to improve communications between 
         healthcare workers, to assist in planning the structure of electronic medical records in the 
         near future, and also to help research in the nutrition fields. We urge the Taiwan Dietitian 
         Association  to  purchase  the  reprint  permission  of  Nutrition  Care  Process  and  Model 
         (NCP&M), and at the same time, to arrange a series of continuing education and training 
         sessions. In this way, not only could we do more for the patients with diabetes, but also 
         provide a wholesome and better healthcare system in Taiwan. 
          
         Keywords：nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, Diabetes, nutrition education 
          
         Corresponding author : Chun-Chun Liu 
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         TJD 2010;2（2）:23-30  Taiwan Journal of Dietetics