Factors that Influence Research Involvement among Registered Dietitians Working as University Faculty: A Qualitative Interview Study

Why Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Are Not Doing Research—Perceptions, Barriers, and Participation in Research from the Academy’s Dietetics Practice-Based Research Network Needs Assessment Survey

“…Mentoring is a challenging request to fulfill because there are more novice researchers than experts. 6,14 Fewer timeintensive methods were identified in this survey, which may be more Many of the knowledge barriers reported, such as lack of understanding of research methodology or the IRB process or inadequate training, could be overcome using Academy resources and ultimately by gaining research experience through participation. Requested resources, such as training on the IRB process, proposal writing, and research methodology, can help guide the DPBRN to develop or revise useful and applicable resources that promote research involvement.…”

Involvement in research activities and factors influencing research capacity among dietitians

“…The major barriers identified include a lack of time, competing work priorities, limited skill in research, as well as limited support and infrastructure to conduct research activities (Wyse, 1987;Morley-Hauchecorne & Lepatourel, 2000;Harrison et al, 2001;Albert & Mickan, 2003;Byham-Gray et al, 2006;Pager et al, 2012b). In a recent qualitative study (Whelan & Markless, 2012), it emerged that the barriers described by dietitians had a complex interaction, and that overcoming these barriers was likely to increase involvement in research. Suggested enablers include protected time for research, funding for backfill and participation in a higher research degree (Shah et al, 2002;Bateman et al, 2004;Byham-Gray et al, 2006).…”

Influence of Dietetic Internship Directors' Involvement with Research on the Research Curriculum in Dietetic Internship Programs

“…3). In addition to helping the profession and community by advancing knowledge, research can also enhance the knowledge and skills of dietitians (Whelan & Markless, 2012), because involvement in research has been shown to help improve transferrable skills, such as critical thinking, time management, and self-directed learning (Desbrow, Leveritt, Palmer, & Hughes, 2014). Accordingly, the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) has identified research as a core competency for registered dietitians, and it is included into the ACEND-required curriculum of dietetic internship (DI) programs (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, 2016c).…”

“…The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics advocates the importance of research for the profession of dietetics; however, the lack of research involvement among dietitians and dietetic educators has been well-established (Byham-Gray et al, 2006;Eck et al, 1998;Gardner et al, 2002;Guyer et al, 1993;Schiller, 1988;Schiller et al, 1988;Slawson et al, 2000;Whelan & Markless, 2012). Research plays many roles within dietetics, including creating a foundation of evidence-based knowledge, improving patient care, saving money, enhancing the skills of dietitians (Whelan & Markless, 2012),…”

“…Previous research has investigated factors that influence the research involvement of dietitians (Byham-Gray et al, 2006;Whelan & Markless, 2012), but none have looked exclusively at DI Directors. The present study sought to explore the influence the research involvement of DI Directors has on their interpretation and implementation of competency CRD 1.5 for DI programs.…”