Student and faculty perceptions of nutrition education in medical school

Hawk, Victoria; Kapounová, Zlata; Krobot, Martin; Spáčílová, Veronika; Lagová, Eliška; Podborská, Michaela; Haldeman, Lauren

doi:10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.11.011

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“…Adams et al reported in a 2005 survey 51% of medical students described the emphasis in nutrition education as "inadequate". A recent survey conducted by ESPEN (originally the European Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, now known as the European Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism) found similar assessments in many European universities [121][122][123][124]. Since little discussion was provided in most reports about nutrition screening or nutritional assessment, might this omission be because none of the current nutrition screening tools provides parameters to screen for malnutrition in obstetrical populations?…”

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Gestational Malnutrition is Still the Skeleton in the Closet: Where Are the Malnutrition Risk Screening Criteria?

Erick

2023

Womens Health Care Issues

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In 2020 there were 3,613,647 live births in the US. Fifty to 90% of those pregnancies were affected by nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) while the most severe NVP, known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) affected 1.5- 3.0% of those gravidas. In 2014 58,436 gravidas were hospitalized with HG. While hospital admissions for HG were down 42%, the number seen in Emergency departments rose by 27.7%. Although HG has been viewed as a positive predictor of a favorable pregnancy outcome, patients who also demonstrate weight loss and electrolyte disturbance may be a distinct entity and at greater risk for growth retardation and fetal anomalies. Poorly managed HG can result in compounded maternal injuries, increased rates of therapeutic abortions and suicide ideation, as well as a high rate of fetal loss. This study focuses on one of the most severe catastrophes originating from HG: Wernicke’s encephalopathy (WE) continues to be an under-recognized and often misunderstood disease in all populations. The acknowledged cause of WE is vitamin B1 or thiamin deficiency, a specific form of malnutrition. Unfortunately, this syndrome is most often recognized at autopsy, especially among non-alcoholics. One manifestation of WE is cognitive dysfunction which may explain the increase in suicidal ideation and/or elected terminations. The current mounting legislation of pregnancy termination limits will complicate the decision to abort for critically ill gravidas and their medical providers. However, antecedent events to WE are extremely poor nutritional intake leading to excessive weight loss and delayed nutritional interventions which can mitigate these situations.

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Gestational Malnutrition is Still the Skeleton in the Closet: Where Are the Malnutrition Risk Screening Criteria?

Erick

2023

Womens Health Care Issues

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“…This can be explained due to the inadequate nutrition education during medical and nursing school. This has been found in different studies, and the medical students have also expressed that they think nutrition is important, but the education in nutrition is not sufficient [152][153][154]. If it is not possible to have more nutrition education during the GPs medical school, then an opportunity is to have post-graduate education concerning nutrition for the GPs.…”

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Nutritional Risk in General Practice: Prevalence of Unintended Weight Loss; Facilitators, Barriers, and the Feasibility of an Early Patient-Involving Nutritional Intervention Among Patients With Suspected Malignant Disease

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Nutrition and Physical Activity Education in Medical School: A Narrative Review

Sousa,

Afreixo,

Carvalho

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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This review explores the diverse landscape of integrating nutrition and physical activity education into medical school curricula, focusing on the imperative role of physicians in promoting health through lifestyle changes. By examining global medical education structures, we uncovered disparities in nutrition and physical activity training, and highlighted the need for a shared framework to address international and regional challenges. Despite acknowledging the importance of both nutrition and physical activity, studies have consistently uncovered deficiencies in medical school curricula, especially in skills related to providing lifestyle advice and behavioral counseling. Survey studies among medical students have illuminated various perceptions and knowledge gaps, emphasizing the need for more comprehensive and mandatory nutrition and physical activity training. While acknowledging progress, challenges, such as time constraints, resource availability, and faculty expertise, persist. Integrating lifestyle education results in resistance, a demand for strategic communication, and faculty buy-ins. These findings underscore the importance of a holistic approach that balances theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and confidence that medical students need to promote effective nutrition and physical activity in healthcare.

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Student and faculty perceptions of nutrition education in medical school

Cited by 3 publications

References 34 publications

Gestational Malnutrition is Still the Skeleton in the Closet: Where Are the Malnutrition Risk Screening Criteria?

Gestational Malnutrition is Still the Skeleton in the Closet: Where Are the Malnutrition Risk Screening Criteria?

Nutritional Risk in General Practice: Prevalence of Unintended Weight Loss; Facilitators, Barriers, and the Feasibility of an Early Patient-Involving Nutritional Intervention Among Patients With Suspected Malignant Disease

Nutrition and Physical Activity Education in Medical School: A Narrative Review

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