Internationalism in dietetic education and practise

Truby, Helen

doi:10.1111/j.1365-277x.2010.01074.x

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“…This was anticipated by a 2012 dietetics workforce demand study which warned that without adaptability, there would be too few dietitians equipped for emerging areas and too many for declining areas . Despite pleas to prepare dietetics professionals who can respond to the rapidly changing practice environment and calls for greater flexibility in dietetics education programs, it is not surprising that dietetics educators recognise a chasm between workforce preparation and practice. The present study adds to recent calls by other educators to provide students with more diverse experiences across non‐traditional dietetics domains .…”

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“…one university) . In the absence of empirical evidence exploring the perspectives of dietetics educators, it has been speculated that their challenges may include: sourcing suitable student placements; equipping graduates to practice internationally; having valid and consistent assessment tools; a more diverse and demanding student population; and teaching using relevant technology …”

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Challenges in preparing the dietetics workforce of the future: An exploration of dietetics educators’ experiences

Morgan

Reidlinger

Sargeant

et al. 2018

Nutrition & Dietetics

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Challenges in preparing the dietetics workforce of the future: An exploration of dietetics educators’ experiences

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Reidlinger

Sargeant

et al. 2018

Nutrition & Dietetics

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“…However, a report from The International Confederation of Dietetic Associations (2008) [ 14 ] highlighted the heterogeneity of dietetic training and practice in different countries in terms of level of basic education, practical experience, competency standards and scope of practice. The importance of establishing internationalism in dietetic training in order to produce practitioners that are competent to manage emerging diseases has previously been raised [ 15 ].…”

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Food allergy competencies of dietitians in the United Kingdom, Australia and United States of America

Maslin

Reeves

MacKenzie

et al. 2014

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BackgroundA knowledgeable and competent dietitian is an integral part of the food allergy multidisciplinary team, contributing to effective diagnosis and management of food allergic disorders. Little is currently known about the food allergy training needs and preferences of dietitians. The purpose of this paper is to measure and compare self-reported food allergy competencies of dietitians based in the UK, Australia and USA.MethodsA survey of USA-based paediatric dietitians was developed to measure self-reported proficiency and educational needs in the area of food allergy. The survey was modified slightly and circulated online to paediatric and adult dietitians in the UK and Australia. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlations are presented.ResultsA total of 797 dietitians completed the questionnaire. Competency in “developing food challenge protocols” and “managing feeding problems” were rated the poorest overall across all three settings. A higher level of competency was significantly positively associated with length of practice as a dietitian, percentage of caseload composed of patients with food allergy and training in food allergy. The most popular topics for further training were food additives, pharmacological reactions and oral allergy syndrome.ConclusionsThere is a need amongst dietitians to increase their knowledge in different aspects of food allergy diagnosis and management, specifically the areas of developing food challenge protocols and management of feeding problems. This study provides valuable information for designing targeted food allergy education for dietitians.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/2045-7022-4-37) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…Participants’ views that graduate preparedness could be enhanced to better match future workforce needs by enabling students to undertake placements in broader, emerging and more contemporary areas of practice, rather than just in traditional ones, echoes calls by academic dietetics educators , dietetics students and other dietetics researchers . In many countries where sourcing appropriate placements have become an increasing challenge and rigid accreditation processes are limiting placement flexibility, fresh approaches to training students are needed . Despite intentions to move away from a prescriptive approach to placement settings , programme accreditation guidelines and standards of proficiency still mandate the practice settings for students to demonstrate competence (e.g.…”

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Preparing our future workforce: a qualitative exploration of dietetics practice educators’ experiences

Morgan

Campbell

Sargeant

et al. 2019

J Human Nutrition Diet

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Background: Dietetics practice educators are instrumental in the development of future dietitians. The present study aimed to explore dietetics practice educators' experiences of, and challenges faced in, dietetics workforce preparation. Methods: This study was guided by interpretive description methodology. Purposive and maximum variation sampling were used to recruit 18 dietetics practice educators from a variety of practice areas and locations across Australia. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were digitally recorded then transcribed verbatim and inductive coding of data was managed with NVIVO (QSR International Pty Ltd, Doncaster, VIC, Australia). Multiple researchers analysed the data to develop preliminary themes using template analysis before final themes were identified. Results: Three main themes were developed: nurturing others; seeing the flaws; and soldiering on. Practice educators take great satisfaction in witnessing students develop and are focused on cultivating future practitioners with authentic learning activities. However, they are impacted by perceived shortcomings of the systems in which they operate and consider that broadening the scope of dietetics placements to better align with contemporary practice could benefit graduates and the profession. Despite these challenges, practice educators are pragmatic in getting on with their roles and recognise the advantages gained from student placements. Conclusions: Despite facing numerous challenges, practice educators derive benefits from their role in workforce preparation. Evidence is required on how students can demonstrate competence in contemporary areas of practice and on how to enable the scope of student placements to be broadened. Such strategies could support practice educators to overcome challenges and help ensure the dietetics profession of tomorrow is relevant and responsive. 247

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Internationalism in dietetic education and practise

Cited by 5 publications

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Challenges in preparing the dietetics workforce of the future: An exploration of dietetics educators’ experiences

Challenges in preparing the dietetics workforce of the future: An exploration of dietetics educators’ experiences

Food allergy competencies of dietitians in the United Kingdom, Australia and United States of America

Preparing our future workforce: a qualitative exploration of dietetics practice educators’ experiences

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