Practice Paper of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Social Media and the Dietetics Practitioner: Opportunities, Challenges, and Best Practices

Helm, Janet; Jones, Regan Miller

doi:10.1016/j.jand.2016.09.003

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“…Concern was raised with regard to the impact of messages to the public and patients, the application of professional medical practice to an online environment and reflection of unprofessional content on the profession overall . These concerns have been echoed in the field of dietetics although compared with other health professions, there are few studies related to dietetic use of social media …”

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confidence: 99%

“…9 These concerns have been echoed in the field of dietetics although compared with other health professions, there are few studies related to dietetic use of social media. 10,11 Social media research methods in dietetics are limited to the exploration of education messages using surveys or content analysis methods. Used correctly, qualitative analyses can provide valuable insights.…”

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Social media in dietetics: Insights into use and user networks

Probst

Peng

2018

Nutrition & Dietetics

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Aim Social media has transformed the interaction between healthcare professionals and consumers, yet research of its use in dietetics is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of dietetic user networks on use of social media and test the applicability of a social media metrics tool to determine influential users. Methods An online survey about social media use and practices based on the scientific literature was developed and implemented online with dietitians. Feasibility of a social media metrics analysis was conducted via Twitter using the NodeXL metrics tool to determine influential dietetic networks based on four measures of network centrality (betweenness, eigenvector, closeness and degree). Results The survey (n = 340) revealed social networking sites were the most widely used (by user) (n = 282) and micro‐blogging was the most regularly used (by frequency of use). Among respondents who used social media in a professional capacity (n = 130), the greatest benefit was communicating internationally and remotely while the delivery of health care was of least benefit. The majority of respondents (87.3%) indicated their primary efforts were to maintain e‐professionalism. Time restraints (18.6%) and not knowing where to start (18.6%) were common barriers to use. Highly influential connections between users were observed from network visualisations of dietitians in Australia and the United States. Conclusions Professional use of social media among dietitians needs to be monitored over time for shifts of influential networks. Influential users from key networks can be identified from metrics analyses and should be engaged via professional bodies to upskill new users.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social media in dietetics: Insights into use and user networks

Probst

Peng

2018

Nutrition & Dietetics

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“…Blogs are increasingly used by health professionals such as RDs to share information, promote healthy behaviors, and educate and interact with the population and colleagues [74]; however, there is limited empirical evidence on how to design, evaluate, and implement blog-delivered behavioral change interventions. This study therefore has the potential to have a significant reach in the field of social media in dietetic practice by providing the first evidence on the systematic development of an evidence-informed blog written by an RD to promote adherence to dietary recommendations.…”

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Development of an Evidence-Informed Blog to Promote Healthy Eating Among Mothers: Use of the Intervention Mapping Protocol

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BackgroundLow adherence to dietary guidelines and a concurrent rise of obesity-related chronic diseases emphasize the need for effective interventions to promote healthy eating. There is growing recognition that behavior change interventions should draw on theories of behavior change. Online interventions grounded in theory lead to increased effectiveness for health behavior change; however, few theory-driven social media-based health promotion interventions have been described in the literature.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to describe the application of the Intervention Mapping (IM) protocol to develop an evidence-informed blog to promote healthy eating among French-Canadian mothers of preschool and school-aged children.MethodsThe following six steps of the IM protocol were performed. In Step 1, a preliminary needs assessment included a literature search on theoretical domains predicting Vegetables and Fruits intakes and Milk and Alternatives intakes in adults (ie, knowledge, beliefs about capabilities, beliefs about consequences, intention/goals) and a qualitative study including focus groups to identify female Internet users’ perceptions of their use of healthy eating blogs. In Step 2, two behavioral outcomes were selected (ie, increase daily intakes of Vegetables and Fruits and Milk and Alternatives of mothers to reach Canadian dietary recommendations) and subsequently divided into six performance objectives inspired by national and international dietary recommendations such as planning for healthy meals. A matrix of change objectives was then created by crossing performance objectives with theoretical domains predicting Vegetables and Fruits intakes and Milk and Alternatives intakes in adults. Step 3 consisted of selecting theory-based intervention methods (eg, modeling and goal setting) and translating them into practical applications for the context of a dietary intervention delivered through a blog. A 6-month intervention was developed in Step 4 in which we aimed to address one performance objective per month in weekly blog publications written by a registered dietitian. For Step 5, we sought to include engagement-promoting methods (eg, peer and counselor support) to promote mothers’ use of the blog and adherence to the intervention. Finally in Step 6, a randomized controlled trial has been launched to evaluate the effects of the blog on dietary behaviors of French-Canadian mothers.ResultsThe intervention study is expected to be completed in March 2018.ConclusionsAn intervention mapping protocol allowed for effective decision making in the development of a novel knowledge translation tool to increase adherence to dietary recommendations among mothers of preschool and school-aged children.

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“…Quality, reliability and trustworthiness of information are other issues . Guidance and codes of practice set out by professional associations serve to support and protect both the creator and audience …”

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“…23,26 Guidance and codes of practice set out by professional associations serve to support and protect both the creator and audience. 27 Despite the focus on online communication in this digital age, traditional methods such as print media still have a place. A range of approaches are needed to suit a diverse range of clients, professionals, work settings and communication intentions.…”

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Generational change in nutrition and dietetics: The millennial dietitian

Collins

2019

Nutrition & Dietetics

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Practice Paper of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Social Media and the Dietetics Practitioner: Opportunities, Challenges, and Best Practices

Cited by 82 publications

References 28 publications

Social media in dietetics: Insights into use and user networks

Social media in dietetics: Insights into use and user networks

Development of an Evidence-Informed Blog to Promote Healthy Eating Among Mothers: Use of the Intervention Mapping Protocol

Generational change in nutrition and dietetics: The millennial dietitian

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