The prognostic and therapeutic role of nutritional issues in the treatment of transplanted patients has been known for long. Malnutrition and underfeeding are risk factors for postoperative complications, especially for those undergoing upper gastrointestinal surgery. Therefore, nutritional status is an important variable in the evaluation of transplant candidates. It is also a crucial factor in the postoperative rehabilitation and an important component in the long-term result. This module aims to give you a current update on evidence and expert opinion into recommendations for allied health personnel, responsible for nutritional management of adult transplanted patients.

After finalising this module, participants will be able to:

• identify patients at risk for malnutrition
• monitor the newly transplanted patient from a nutritional point of view
• be oriented in the ESPEN recommendations for transplanted patients
• know how to give nutritional care in line with the ERAS programmes
• understand the different roles in the transplant team related to nutrition (who is responsible for what)
• get confidence in educating transplant candidates and transplanted patients in healthy eating and drinking habits.

To obtain your credits, please complete the EACCME evaluation survey located under the tab "EACCME evaluation survey" in each module.