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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| 1 | Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most Out of PubMed
Susan J. Arnold, MS, MLIS, AHIP, RD
PubMed, the National Library of Medicine’s portal to its MEDLINE database, is a wonderful
resource that is freely available on the Internet at http://pubmed.gov. With its
Google-like simplicity, it is easy for anyone to enter keywords in the search box and
produce results. However, my experience in working at an academic health sciences
library is that many health professionals under-utilize its capabilities. |
| 4 | Chair's Corner
Sue Konek, MA, RD, CSP, CNSD, LD
This has been an
excellent year for PNPG!
And, as the ADA and
PNPG year came to a
close at the end of May,
it was a good time to
consider all the work
that has been done to
support our PNPG
members. We follow our PNPG Mission,
"Leading the future of pediatric nutrition
through education, research and service,"
to direct the activities of our year. And
there has been much activity this year! |
| 4 | PNPG Officers for 2010-2011
PNPG
List of PNPG Officers |
| 5 | Getting Started in Research
Katie McDonald, PhD, RD, CSP
"Research is the foundation of our profession,"
according to Jessie Pavlinac, MS, RD,
CSR, LD, president of the American Dietetic
Association (ADA). In her April 2010
President’s Page in the Journal of the
American Dietetic Association, Ms. Pavlinac
described the ADA's plan to broaden research
to deliver high-quality nutrition services
through evidence-based practice. The
Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group (PNPG)
concurs with this vision of many pediatric
dietitians actively advancing evidence-based
practice. PNPG members Douglas
Drenckpohl, Patricia A. Esposito, and Linda
Heller enthusiastically endorse research within
their practices. |
| 6 | The Development of the Electronic Pediatric Nutrition Care Manual:
Created with You in Mind
Paula Charuhas Macris, MS, RD, CSO, FADA, CD
In 1998, the Pediatric Nutrition Practice
Group (PNPG) of the American Dietetic
Association (ADA) developed the first edition
of the Pediatric Nutrition Care Manual (NCM)
to serve as a guide for dietetics professionals,
physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals
working in pediatric care. The
Pediatric NCM covered nutrition care of
infants and children and was well-received by
pediatric clinicians across the country. By
2003, the ADA published a second edition
that offered a more reference-based
approach to pediatric care. Further work on
the Pediatric NCM brings us to the point that
an electronic version is now available as an
up-to-date resource on pediatric nutrition
care. A description of the process to create
the electronic Pediatric NCM - conception to
launch - is described below. |
| 6 | Public Policy Update
Kathryn Moseley, MS, RD
We pediatric dietitians have our work cut
out for us! There are many initiatives and
opportunities for us to get involved with
and make a difference. These include the
Child Nutrition Program to end hunger and
the first lady's childhood obesity initiative. |
| 7 | Dietitians of Canada Pediatric
Nutrition Network Report
Nicole Cave, RD, CSP
It has been a busy year for the Dietitians of Canada Pediatric
Nutrition Network (DCPNN). The release of the WHO growth charts
several years ago prompted a review of growth monitoring practices
in Canada. Since that time, Dietitians of Canada, Canadian Paediatric
Society, The College of Family Physicians of Canada and Community
Health Nurses of Canada have worked collaboratively towards developing
consistent practices for monitoring growth in Canada. |
| 8 | 2010 Member Survey
Mimi Kaufman, MPH, RD, LD
Thanks to 277 PNPG members who completed
the member survey, the leadership had
extra-valuable information to use at the Spring
Executive Meeting in our strategic planning
session for the next 3 years. Besides the scoreable
answers, we got many comments. |
| 8 | Speaker Stipend Awards
Karen Wilson, MS, RD, CSP
Speaker stipend awards provide support for continuing education
activities that focus on pediatric nutrition. The application is
available on the PNPG Web site, www.pediatricnutrition.org. Go to the
member benefits section, then to "Scholarships." |
| 9 | Appendix 1
Susan J. Arnold, MS, MLIS, AHIP, RD
Figure 1: The Limits Tab and Related Citations |
| 10 | Appendix 2
Susan J. Arnold, MS, MLIS, AHIP, RD
Figure 2: Using MeSH Terms |
| 11 | Appendix 3
Susan J. Arnold, MS, MLIS, AHIP, RD
Figure 3: Example of MeSH Term |
| 12 | Appendix 4
Susan J. Arnold, MS, MLIS, AHIP, RD
Figure 4: The My NCBI Link |
| 13 | Appendix 5
Susan J. Arnold, MS, MLIS, AHIP, RD
Figure 5: Saved Searches |
| 14 | Appendix 6
Susan J. Arnold, MS, MLIS, AHIP, RD
Figure 6: Setting up the RSS Feed |
| 15 | Appendix 7
Susan J. Arnold, MS, MLIS, AHIP, RD
Figure 7: Search by Clinical Studies Category |
PNPG Post is a quarterly newsletter which keeps members up to date on
continuing education opportunities, educations resources, legislative issues,
publications, and communications regarding the various PNPG activities and
member benefits. The PNPG Post also provides members with Practice Points.
For information, contact the editor.
Publication of an advertisement in the PNPG Post should not be
construed as endorsement of the advertisement, of the advertiser or
the product by the American Dietetic Association and/or the
Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group.
The content of this newsletter does not imply endorsement by the
Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group of the American Dietetic
Association, 2010. Copyright by the Pediatric Nutrition Practice
Group of the American Dietetic Association. All rights reserved.
Monica Nagle, RD, CNSD, LDN
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Department of Clinical Nutrition
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Room 9NW82
Philadelphia PA 19104
This publication is supported by a professional grant from the
Nestlé Nutrition Institute of Nestlé, USA, Nutrition Division,
Glendale, CA 91203.
Note: ADA does not endorse the content, products, or services on other Web sites.
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FOR THIS ISSUE:EDITORMonica Nagle , RD, CNSD, LDN Co-EDITORHolly Van Poots, RD, CSP LDN COMMUNICATIONS CHAIRCarolyn Silzle, MS, MBA, RD, LD, CSP COMMUNICATIONS Co-CHAIRLiesje Nieman, RD, CNSD, LDN
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