FHIR Resources for Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation involve tracking the patient's progress and the outcomes of nutrition interventions.

Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation involve tracking the patient's progress and the outcomes of nutrition interventions.

Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation Data and Associated FHIR Resources

FHIR resources used for this purpose include:

• Observation Resource : Continues to be crucial for ongoing measurements and assessments.

• NutritionIntake Resource : Details about the consumption of foods (i.e., solid and/or liquid), supplements, enteral nutrition, and infant formula.

• NutritionProduct Resource: Identification of a food (i.e., solid and/or liquid) product provided to patients.

• Goal Resource : Tracks specific nutrition-related goals and their outcomes.

• Condition Resource : Updated to reflect changes in the patient’s condition as a result of interventions.

• CarePlan Resource : Monitors and evaluates the overall care plan, adjusting interventions as needed.

Types of data collected	Purpose	Example	FHIR Resource
Monitoring Parameters	Tracks ongoing measurements like weight, BMI, lab values, dietary intake	Weight: 70 kg, BMI: 25, Daily calorie intake	ObservationNutritionIntakeNutritionProduct
Progress Notes	Provides regular updates on the patient’s status	Weekly progress report on dietary changes	Observation
Outcome Tracking	Monitors progress towards achieving specific nutrition-related goals	Goal: Reduce BMI to 22 within 3 months	Goal
Status Updates	Documents changes in the status of the nutrition diagnosis	Condition improved from malnutrition to stable	Condition
Plan Review and Adjustment	Reviews the care plan, documenting changes and updates	Adjusted diet plan due to weight gain	CarePlan

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