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This course focuses on nutrition and exercise, after a cancer diagnosis. As a healthcare professional, how do you deal with the profound effects of cancer on patients? How can you convert the latest insights from research into practical solutions that have a positive effect on patients' lifestyle and quality of life during and after treatment?

The course is offered by . Together, these four institutions have translated the latest insights from research on nutrition and exercise for patients with cancer into a blended course (online/self-study and a live meeting) for the healthcare provider.

This course offers the latest insights

• From scientific research and (if possible) experience of applying these in patient treatment by EWUU partners & Alliance Nutrition in Care;
• which are not yet widely known to the medical public;
• that can be translated as far as possible into patient protocols/guidelines, so that the knowledge can have an impact on patients.

What will you learn in this course?

• You will learn about the latest scientific knowledge on nutrition and exercise and their impact on cancer and the cancer patient.
• You will learn to turn this knowledge into practical solutions that have a positive effect on the patient's lifestyle.
• You will learn how to easily transfer the knowledge gained.
• You learn how to motivate and monitor and take into account the patient's knowledge, attitude and behaviour regarding nutrition and exercise.
• You share your own knowledge and experience with peers and learn from each other.

For whom is this course?

This course is for nurses, nurse practitioners and practice support nurses. The course may also be of interest to the professional groups of doctors, occupational physicians, pharmacists, dieticians, physiotherapists and lifestyle coaches. Of course, all other professionals, working or active in the cancer network, who are interested in improving nutrition and exercise in cancer patients are also welcome.

Format and topics

• The course starts with online learning materials, which you will go through at your own pace (8 hours total on average) to prepare for a live meeting.
• The online platform opens on 30 October and is a self-study component without joint online meetings. This platform contains knowledge clips and articles. By reading these and answering the corresponding questions, you will reflect on the healthcare professional's daily practice with the cancer patient.
• All participants will also have access to a discussion forum.
• In the physical meeting on the campus of Wageningen ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ & Research, you will make the connection between science and everyday healthcare practice. For this, you can choose from one of three workshops: nutrition, exercise and behaviour.

Programme

9.00 - 9.25	welcome with coffee and tea
9.30	introduction by Martine van der Mast (EWUU) and Astrid Kühlkamp (WUR)
9.45	Prof. Ellen Kampman (WUR)
10.20	Prof. Aarnout Brombacher (TU/E)
10.55	Prof. Anne May (UMCU)
11.30	break
11.45	introduction to afternoon programme by Linda van de Worp and Eva Valgaeren (Alliance Food in Healthcare (Voeding in de Zorg)
12.15	lunch
13.15 - 14.45	workshops on the themes of nutrition, movement and maintaining healthy behaviour (you choose 1 workshop)
14.45 - 15.15	break
15.15	conclusion of the workshops and take-aways for practice
16.00	networking reception

Praktical information 

• € 495 per person, including materials, lunch, coffee/tea/water/soft drinks and networking drinks.
• Max. 50 participants
• Based on attendance, you will receive a certificate upon completion.
•  (in Dutch)

Registration

Registration is possible until 31 Oct 2023, or when the maximum number of participants is reached. .

Accreditation points

The following accreditation points have been awarded for the 2023 edition:

(Sub) specialism	Category	Points
Accreditatiebureau Kwaliteitsregister V&V en Register Zorgprofessionals	Oncology training	4
Accreditatiebureau Verpleegkundig Specialisten Register	Training nurse practitioners	5
NVvPO	In-service training for practice support nurses	12