The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is dedicated to improving patient care by advancing the science and practice of nutrition support therapy.
Founded in 1976, ASPEN is an interdisciplinary organization whose members are involved in the provision of nutrition support therapies, including parenteral and enteral nutrition. With more than 6,300 members from around the world, ASPEN is a community of dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, scientists, students and other health professionals from every facet of nutrition support clinical practice, research and education.
Specialty Types: Dietitian, Nurse, Other, Pharmacist, Physician, Research
ASPEN supports its mission in a variety of ways:
1. On a bi-monthly basis ASPEN publishes two highly respected journals: The Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (JPEN) Nutrition in Clinical Practice (NCP).
2. The association’s annual meeting, the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference, is the only scientific and clinical conference dedicated to specialized nutrition support research and clinical practice.
3. ASPEN also publishes a variety of resources to drive safe, efficacious patient care, including Guidelines, Standards, publications and continuing education programs.
4. Through the ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation, ASPEN supports innovation in advancing the science of nutrition support.
5. The Society also works closely with other health care organizations to advance a patient-centered approach to nutrition care and with government agencies about the optimal use of nutrition therapies.
Member benefits:
• Subscriptions to two industry-leading journals; ASPEN's journals, the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (JPEN) and Nutrition in Clinical Practice (NCP)
• Discounts on cutting-edge professional development and research programs
Please visit their website at www.nutritioncare.org |
