Assessment of dietitians’ nutrition counselling self‐efficacy and its positive relationship with reported skill usage

Abstract

Background-Previous studies on nutrition counselling self-efficacy assessed small groups of dietitians in focused practice areas or evaluated the effectiveness of skills training on only a few skills. This descriptive study developed a comprehensive scale to examine self-efficacy in a large, cross-sectional sample of practising dietitians in performing various counselling skills that promote dietary behaviour changes.

‘If you listen to me properly, I feel good’: a qualitative examination of patient experiences of dietetic consultations

“…A patient-centred, counselling approach is seen as an essential element of dietetic practice (Gable, 2007), although there is not universal understanding of the concept amongst dietitians (MacLellan & Berenbaum, 2006). In addition, although there is evidence that dietitians perceive themselves to be effective in using counselling skills, this has not yet been related to their actual counselling performance (Lu & Dollahite, 2010).…”

Advancing practice in dietitians’ communication and nutrition counselling skills: a workplace education program

“…Several studies, including the present one, have indicated a deficit in communication skills training throughout university . Current dietetic curriculums do place a larger emphasis on communication skills to complement the teaching of nutrition science .…”

A qualitative analysis of eating behaviour change for patients with diabetes and non‐dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease stages 4–5

“…Assessments into the self‐efficacy of nutrition counselling skills of dietitians have reported a lack of training and confidence in the use of behaviour change techniques (Whitehead et al . ; Lu & Dollahite ). Thus, highlighting the importance of developing these skills.…”