Rebecca Brody, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutritional Sciences
Program: Clinical Nutrition
Email: brodyra@shp.rutgers.edu
Office location:
65 Bergen Street
Stanley S. Bergen Building, Room 157
Newark, NJ 07107
About
As an educator, my research has focused on training and educating dietitians, health professionals, and students on nutrition-focused physical examination and dysphagia screening, clinical nutrition topics including nutrition support therapy, and advanced practice topics in nutrition and dietetics education, credentialing, and practice. Much of my prior research has involved survey methodology and qualitative research, including recent work on food insecurity of health professions students. As an educator, I strive to support my students to achieve academic and professional success. Studying food insecurity and implementing strategies to address the issue is aligned with my goals as an educator.
Education
M.S., UMDNJ-SHRP
Ph.D., UMDNJ-SHRP
Certification
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#812873 |
Professional Achievements
Transforming Vision into Action Award Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Lead team member – Dr. Jennifer Tomesko, with Dr. Riva Touger-Decker), 2017
Excellence in Teaching Award UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions, 2013
Margaret Simko Award for Excellence at a Clinical Poster Session, 1st Runner Up (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics), 2012
Stanley S. Bergen Jr. M.D. Medal of Excellence UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions, 2012
Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Academic Performance UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions, Ph.D. in Health Sciences, 2011
E. Neige Todhunter Memorial Doctoral Fellowship American Dietetic Association Foundation, 2008
Core Value Award for Financial Management Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 2004
Core Value Award for Quality Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 2002
Distinguished Alumnus Award UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions, 2001
Emerging Dietetic Leader Award New Jersey Dietetic Association, 2001
Graduate Student Research Award American Dietetic Association – Research Dietetic Practice Group, 1998
Academic Excellence Award UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions, Masters in Clinical Nutrition Program, 1998
Employee Recognition Award Greater New Jersey Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators, 1997
Academic Excellence Award UMDNJ- School of Health Related Professions, Dietetic Internship Program, 1993
Research
Research Interests:
Advanced and Specialty Dietetics Practice
Dietetic Education
Dysphagia
Nutrition focused physical assessment
Nutrition support
Clinical nutrition
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Sponsor |
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Role |
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An International Demonstration Study Using a Train-the-Trainer Program on Nutrition-Focused Physical Assessment of the Head, Neck, and Oral Cavity for Dietetic Educators and Preceptors |
Foundation of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Colgate Palmolive Research Fellowship |
August 2012 – May 2015 |
Principal Investigator |
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Defining and Validating Advanced-Level Practice in Clinical Nutrition Among Registered Dietitians |
UMDNJ – The Foundation of UMDNJ |
May 2012 – July 2015 |
Principal Investigator |
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Impact of Oral Health Assessment Training of Registered Dietitians on Implementing New Knowledge in Their Practice: A Pilot Study (sub-grant) |
UMDNJ- Department of Nutritional Sciences and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Grant funding secured by Dr. Naomi Trostler through the American Dietetic Association Foundation – Colgate Palmolive Research Fellowship |
January 2011 – May 2013 |
Principal Investigator |
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A Two-phase International Approach to Teaching Nutrition-Focused Physical Examination |
Rutgers Global Grant |
March 2018 – present |
Co-Investigator |
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An International Approach to Teaching Nutrition-Focused Physical Assessment |
Rutgers Centers for Global Advancement and International Affairs |
February 2014 – 2015 |
Co-Investigator |
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Improving Nutritional Needs of Oncology Patients |
The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey – Presidential Grant — Flo Okin Oncology Center at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark NJ |
2005-2006 |
Co-Investigator |
Publications
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Comparison of the Identification of Malnutrition by Subjective Global Assessment and the A.S.P.E.N./Academy Malnutrition Diagnostic Framework among Adults on Maintenance Hemodialysis |
Schwartz E, Brody RA, Parrott JS, Peters E, Byham-Gray L |
Top Clin Nutr 2019; 34(3): 218-232 |
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Nutrition management of major burn injuries |
Lowe J, Brody RA |
Top Clin Nutr 2019; 34 (2): 161-171 |
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Exploring the differences between early versus traditional diet advancement in postoperative feeding outcomes in patients with ileostomy or colostomy |
Toledano S, Sackey J, Willcutts K, Parrott JS, Tomesko J, Al-Mazrou AM, Kiran RP, Brody RA |
Nutr Clin Pract 2019; 34(4): 631-638. DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10245 |
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Volume-based versus Rate-based Enteral Nutrition in the Intensive Care Unit: Impact on Nutrition Delivery and Glycemic Control |
Roberts S, Brody R, Rawal S, Byham-Gray L |
Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.2019; 43(3): 365-375. DOI – 10.1002/jpen.1428 |
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Nutrition-focused physical examination practices of registered dietitian nutritionists who have completed an in-person NFPE course |
Desjardins S, Brody R, Touger-Decker R |
Top Clin Nutr. 2018; 33(2): 95-105 |
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Comparison of Calorie and Protein Intake of Very Low Birth Weight Infants Receiving Mother’s Own Milk or Donor Milk When the Nutrient Composition of Human Milk is Measured with a Breast Milk Analyzer |
Newkirk M, Shaheel F, Parimi P, Rothpletz Puglia P, Patusco R, Marcus AF, Brody RA |
Nutr Clin Pract 2018; 33(5)” 679-686. DOI:10.1002/ncp.10060 |
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Abbreviated steady-state intervals for measuring energy expenditure in patients on maintenance hemodialysis |
Olejnik LA, Peters EN, Parrott JS, Marcus AF, Brody RA, Hand RK, Fiutem JJ, Byham-Gray LD |
Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2017; 41(8): 1348-1355 |
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: the relationship between percentage of body weight change and the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis functional rating scale-revised. A pilot study |
Greenwood D, Brody RA, Stankorb S |
EC Neurology 2017: 179-186 |
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Use of computer-assisted instruction for teaching nutrition-focused physical examination to dietetics students: a pilot study |
Redgate J, Tomesko J, Marcus A, Brody RA, Touger-Decker R |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2017; 32(3): 219-228 |
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Evidence-Based Interventions for Diabetic Heel Ulcers: Nutrition-Focused Management of a Rehabilitation Patient |
Tiderencel K, Brody RA |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2017; 32(4): 305-315 |
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Evaluating evidence-based nutrition support practice among healthcare professionals with and without the Certified Nutrition Support Clinician credential |
Brody RA, Hise M, Marcus AF, Harvey-Banchik L, Matarese LE |
Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2016; 40(1): 107-114 |
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Knowledge and performance of dysphagia risk screening of registered dietitians in clinical practice |
Johnson S, Brody RA, Marcus AF, Touger-Decker R |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2016; 30(4): 302-313 |
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Developing an advanced practice credential for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Clinical Nutrition Practice |
Brody RA, Skipper A, Chaffe CL, Wooldridge NH, Kicklighter JR, Touger-Decker R |
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2015; 115 (4): 619-623 |
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Report from the advanced-level clinical practice audit task force of the Commission on Dietetic Registration: Results from the 2013 advanced-level practice audit |
Mueller C, Rogers D, Brody RA, Chafee CL, Touger-Decker R |
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2015; 115(4): 624-634 |
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Breastfeeding and autism spectrum disorders |
Hong L, Ziegler J, Brody RA |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2014; 29(3): 278–285 |
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Online education improves Canadian dietitians attitudes and knowledge regarding recommending and ordering multivitamin/mineral supplements. |
daSilva L, Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, Parrott J |
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research 2014; 75(3): 111-117 |
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Gastric versus small bowel feeding in critically ill neurologically injured patients: Results of a multicenter observational study |
Saran D, Brody RA, Stankorb S, Parrott JS, Heyland DK |
Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2014; doi: 10.1177/0148607114540003 |
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Improving enteral delivery through the adoption of the “Feed Early Enteral Diet adequately for Maximum Effect (FEED ME)” protocol in a surgical trauma ICU – a quality improvement review |
18. Taylor B, Brody RA, Denmark R, Southard R, Byham-Gray L |
Nutrition in Clinical Practice 2014; 29(5): 639-648 |
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What clinical activities do advanced-practice RDs perform? Results of a Delphi study |
Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, Touger-Decker R, Passannante MR, Rothpletz-Puglia P, O’Sullivan Maillet J |
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2014; 114(5): 718-733 |
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A novel approach to oral health assessment training for dietitians in long term care setting in Israel: A pilot study of changes in knowledge and practice |
Brody RA, Touger-Decker R, Rigassio-Radler D, Parrott JS, Elbaum Rachman S, Trostler N |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition. 2014; 29 (1):57-68 |
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Feeding tube use in head and neck cancer patients |
Lewis S, Brody RA, Touger-Decker R, Parrott JS, Epstein J |
Head & Neck 2014; doi: 10.1002/hed.23538 |
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Ethical climate relates to Registered Dietitians’ roles in decision-making processes for PEG placement in the elderly |
Szeto M, O’Sullivan Maillet J, Brody RA, Parrott JA |
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. 2014; 75(2):78-83 |
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The effects of different IV fat emulsions on clinical outcomes in critically ill patients |
Edmunds CE, Brody RA, Parrott JS, Stankorb SM, Heyland DK |
Critical Care Medicine. 2014; 42(5): 1168-1177 |
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Achieving focused area and advanced practice status: Past, present, and future |
Brody RA, Skipper A, Pavlinac J, Marsland C, O’Sullivan Maillet J |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2013; 28(3):220-232 |
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Impact of implementation of a nutrition support algorithm on nutrition care outcomes in an intensive care unit |
Kiss CM, Byham-Gray L, Denmark R, Loetscher R, Brody RA |
Nutrition in Clinical Practice 2012; 27: 793-801 |
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Identifying components of advanced-level clinical nutrition practice: A Delphi study |
Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, Touger-Decker R, Passannante MR, O’Sullivan Maillet J |
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2012; 112: 859-869 |
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Framework for analyzing supply and demand for specialist and advanced practice registered dietitians |
O’Sullivan Maillet J, Brody RA, Skipper A, Pavlinac JM |
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2012; 112 (Suppl 1): S47-S55 |
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The link between thiamine supplementation and treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome in patients with alcoholism |
Sum S, Brody RA |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2012; 27(4): 334-338 |
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High output entercutaneous fistula: a literature review and a case study |
Tong CY, Lim LL, Brody RA |
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2012; 21(3): 464-469 |
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The perceived benefits of master’s degrees in two samples of Registered Dietitians |
Rigby-Koutz J, Touger-Decker R, Brody R, Rigassio-Radler D, Khan H, Byham-Gray L, O’Sullivan Maillet J |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2010; 25: 202-212 |
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A review of characteristics of graduates in the allied health and nursing professions. Entry-level and advanced practice |
Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, Touger-Decker R |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2009; 24: 181-192 |
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Perspectives from RDs who completed advanced practice doctorates |
Brody RA, Tomesko J, MacDonald A, Parker A |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2009; 24:193-199 |
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An evidence-based approach to the nutritional management of head injury |
Brody RA, Touger-Decker |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2008; 23:3-12 |
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Perceived needs for graduate-level clinical nutrition education for Registered Dietitians |
Tatum C, Touger-Decker R, Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, O’Sullivan-Maillet, J |
Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2008; 23: 320-332 |
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Guidelines for the use of parenteral and enteral nutrition in adult and pediatric patients. Neurologic impairment |
A.S.P.E.N. Board of Directors and The Clinical Guidelines Task Force |
JPEN Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2002; 26:80SA-81SA |
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Role of registered dietitians in dysphagia screening |
Brody R, Touger-Decker R, VonHagen S, O’Sullivan Maillet J |
Journal of the American Dietetic Association 2000; 100:1029-1037 |
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Nutritional issues in dysphagia: identification, management, and the role of the dietitian |
Brody R |
Nutrition in Clinical Practice 1999; 14:S47-S51 |
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