Overview
Background
Dr Kylie Matthews-Rensch is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD). She holds qualifications in Biomedical Science, a Masters of Dietetics, and a PhD from UQ examining dietetic practice in refeeding syndrome.
Dr Matthews-Rensch's current research focuses on clinical dietetics, refeeding syndrome, eating disorders, and mental health service delivery. She has supervised two PhD students, an MPhil student, and multiple Masters and Honours level students.
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Works
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2026
Journal Article
Risk, management and future directions for refeeding syndrome and enteral nutrition, an adult and paediatric perspective
Matthews-Rensch, Kylie and Leake, Julie (2026). Risk, management and future directions for refeeding syndrome and enteral nutrition, an adult and paediatric perspective. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 29 (5), 469-474. doi: 10.1097/mco.0000000000001236
2026
Journal Article
Validity of nutrition-related outcome measures in eating disorder treatment: a scoping review
Pearson, Lauren, Kirkegaard, Amy, Crowley, Jennifer, Matthews-Rensch, Kylie and Ball, Lauren (2026). Validity of nutrition-related outcome measures in eating disorder treatment: a scoping review. Eating Disorders. doi: 10.1080/10640266.2026.2669112
2026
Journal Article
“Always, always have hope:” persons with lived experience, carers and health professionals’ experiences before and after discharge from hospital for an eating disorder
Matthews-Rensch, Kylie, Elwyn, Rosiel, Jones, Lisa and Young, Adrienne (2026). “Always, always have hope:” persons with lived experience, carers and health professionals’ experiences before and after discharge from hospital for an eating disorder. Journal of Eating Disorders, 14 (1) 133. doi: 10.1186/s40337-026-01621-x
2026
Journal Article
The use of indirect calorimetry in patients with eating disorders: a scoping review
Wilson, Michael, Lewis, Carrie-Anne, Young, Adrienne, Davis, Amanda, Hannigan, Amy and Matthews-Rensch, Kylie (2026). The use of indirect calorimetry in patients with eating disorders: a scoping review. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 126 (4) 156284, 1-29. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2025.156284
2026
Journal Article
Fluid requirements for adult inpatients with medically compromised eating disorders: a scoping review
Matthews‐Rensch, Kylie, Connolly, Liam, Ellis, Courtney, Flint, Kate, Wilson, Michael and Young, Adrienne (2026). Fluid requirements for adult inpatients with medically compromised eating disorders: a scoping review. Nutrition and Dietetics, 83 (1), 74-92. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.70038
2026
Journal Article
Examining the impact and role of lipid classes on the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) onset: a systematic review and GRADE analysis of the evidence
Sewell-Green, Amber R., Kuiper, Merle, Holdom, Cory J., Beelen, Anita, Ngo, Shyuan T., Steyn, Frederik J. and Matthews-Rensch, Kylie L. (2026). Examining the impact and role of lipid classes on the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) onset: a systematic review and GRADE analysis of the evidence. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 27 (3-4), 370-382. doi: 10.1080/21678421.2025.2574685
2025
Conference Publication
The impact of blood lipid classes on risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and grade analysis
Sewell-Green, A., Kuiper, M., Beelan, A., Steyn, F., Ngo, S. and Matthews-Rensch, K. (2025). The impact of blood lipid classes on risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and grade analysis. Unknown, Unknown, Unknown. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2025.07.267
2025
Conference Publication
Evaluating the impact of weight loss and accuracy of energy equations in Australians with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Sewell-Green, A., Capstick, R., Matthews-Rensch, K., Ngo, S., Henderson, R. and Steyn, F. (2025). Evaluating the impact of weight loss and accuracy of energy equations in Australians with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Unknown, Unknown, Unknown. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2025.07.788
2025
Journal Article
The Australasian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition: Consensus statements on refeeding syndrome
Matthews‐Rensch, Kylie, Blackwood, Kirrilee, Lawlis, Deborah, Breik, Lina, McLean, Cameron, Nguyen, Truc, Phillips, Sarah, Small, Kimberly, Stewart, Tim, Thatcher, Amber, Venkat, Leanne, Brodie, Emily, Cleeve, Brydie, Diamond, Lauren, Ng, Mei Yuen, Small, Anna, Viner Smith, Elizabeth and Asrani, Varsha (2025). The Australasian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition: Consensus statements on refeeding syndrome. Nutrition & Dietetics, 82 (2), 128-142. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.70003
2024
Journal Article
Mealtimes matter: Measuring the hospital mealtime environment and care practices to identify opportunities for multidisciplinary improvement
Treleaven, Elise, Matthews‐Rensch, Kylie, Garcia, Dwayne, Mudge, Alison, Banks, Merrilyn and Young, Adrienne M. (2024). Mealtimes matter: Measuring the hospital mealtime environment and care practices to identify opportunities for multidisciplinary improvement. Nutrition and Dietetics, 81 (4), 436-443. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12863
2023
Journal Article
Adding mini meals to a nasogastric refeeding protocol for patients with eating disorders can be achieved on general hospital wards
Morgan, Kate, Cutmore, Clare and Matthews‐Rensch, Kylie (2023). Adding mini meals to a nasogastric refeeding protocol for patients with eating disorders can be achieved on general hospital wards. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 36 (4), 1207-1213. doi: 10.1111/jhn.13170
2023
Journal Article
Use and safety of enteral nutrition protocols in acute care: A scoping review of literature and retrospective audit of practice
Byrnes, Angela, Glen, Kate, Matthews‐Rensch, Kylie, Fry, Jessica, MacLaughlin, Helen, Cutmore, Clare, Dux, Claire, Treleaven, Elise, Banks, Merrilyn, Hiatt, Joanne, Wu, Yuet Ching, Wan, Yuen Ting Jessie and Young, Adrienne (2023). Use and safety of enteral nutrition protocols in acute care: A scoping review of literature and retrospective audit of practice. Nutrition and Dietetics, 81 (1), 51-62. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12819
2023
Conference Publication
Liver nutrition clinic improves nutritional outcomes in patients with advanced cirrhosis
Matthews-Rensch, Kylie, Treleaven, Elise, Forbes, Sharon, Garcia, Dwayne, Mina, Joanne, Cullen, Olivia, Halford, Melanie, Vaux, Lucinda, Skoien, Richard, Leggett, Barbara and Gonsalkorala, Enoka (2023). Liver nutrition clinic improves nutritional outcomes in patients with advanced cirrhosis. EASL Congress 2023, Vienna, Austria, 21-24 June 2023. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/s0168-8278(23)00837-1
2023
Book Chapter
The role of the dietitian: treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder
McMaster, Caitlin M., Franklin, Janet, Hart, Melissa, Matthews-Rensch, Kylie, Pursey, Kirrilly and Hart, Susan (2023). The role of the dietitian: treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Eating disorders. (pp. 385-410) edited by Vinood B. Patel and Victor R. Preedy. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Cham. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-16691-4_92
2018
Journal Article
The accuracy and consistency of nutrition care process terminology use in cases of refeeding syndrome
Matthews, Kylie L, Palmer, Michelle A and Capra, Sandra M (2018). The accuracy and consistency of nutrition care process terminology use in cases of refeeding syndrome. Nutrition and Dietetics, 75 (3), 331-336. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12389
2018
Journal Article
Dietitians' opinions regarding refeeding syndrome, clinical guidelines and extended scope of practice
Matthews, Kylie L., Palmer, Michelle A. and Capra, Sandra M. (2018). Dietitians' opinions regarding refeeding syndrome, clinical guidelines and extended scope of practice. Nutrition and Dietetics, 75 (4), 397-405. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12429
2018
Journal Article
A Higher-Calorie Refeeding Protocol Does Not Increase Adverse Outcomes in Adult Patients with Eating Disorders
Matthews, Kylie, Hill, Jan, Jeffrey, Shane, Patterson, Susan, Davis, Amanda, Ward, Warren, Palmer, Michelle and Capra, Sandra (2018). A Higher-Calorie Refeeding Protocol Does Not Increase Adverse Outcomes in Adult Patients with Eating Disorders. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 118 (8), 1450-1463. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2018.01.023
2017
Journal Article
Response to letter to the editor ‘Mortality due to refeeding syndrome? You only find what you look for, and you only look for what you know’
Matthews, Kylie, Capra, Sandra and Palmer, Michelle (2017). Response to letter to the editor ‘Mortality due to refeeding syndrome? You only find what you look for, and you only look for what you know’. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 72 (2), 309-310. doi: 10.1038/s41430-017-0025-6
2014
Journal Article
Agreement between student dietitians' identification of refeeding syndrome risk with refeeding guidelines, electrolytes and other dietitians: a pilot study
Matthews, K., Owers, E. and Palmer, M. (2014). Agreement between student dietitians' identification of refeeding syndrome risk with refeeding guidelines, electrolytes and other dietitians: a pilot study. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 28 (6), 697-704. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12281
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