Year 2025 / Volume 117 / Number 6
Letter
The role of digestive disease specialists in nutritional management: addressing the need for improved training and care

360-361

DOI: 10.17235/reed.2025.11309/2025

Pilar Esteban, Carolina Malagelada,

Abstract
Clinical nutrition has become a fundamental, cross-disciplinary therapeutic tool in the management of numerous digestive diseases. However, despite its recognized importance, training in this area during medical school and residency remains limited. This gap contrasts with the growing scientific evidence supporting the impact of nutritional support on disease progression, treatment outcomes, and the prevention of complications in patients with digestive disorders. The Spanish Society of Digestive Diseases (SEPD) developed and distributed a survey among its members to assess their perceptions and level of involvement in the nutritional management of digestive diseases.
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Received: 28/04/2025

Accepted: 07/05/2025

Online First: 12/05/2025

Published: 10/06/2025

Article Online First time: 14 days

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