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View article: Integrating Disordered Eating, Eating Disorder, and Body Image Content Within Dietetics’ Curricula in Australia: A Qualitative Exploration of Student Perceptions
Integrating Disordered Eating, Eating Disorder, and Body Image Content Within Dietetics’ Curricula in Australia: A Qualitative Exploration of Student Perceptions Open
This qualitative study highlights the value of including disordered eating and eating disorder content in dietetics programs. Students shared challenges with current content and offered practical considerations for enhancing future eating …
View article: Consumer engagement in teaching and learning across health disciplines: A systematic quantitative literature review
Consumer engagement in teaching and learning across health disciplines: A systematic quantitative literature review Open
This review provides insights into fostering consumer involvement in teaching, enhancing student learning, and improving consumer outcomes. Training and research are needed to develop strategies that enable undergraduate health students an…
View article: ‘Our training didn't prepare us for private practice’: A multi‐method study of dietetics graduates' preparedness for private practice employment
‘Our training didn't prepare us for private practice’: A multi‐method study of dietetics graduates' preparedness for private practice employment Open
Aim This multi‐method study explored dietetics graduates' preparedness for the landscape of private practice employment. Methods Qualitative, in‐depth interview and audio‐diary data were collected longitudinally in 2019 regarding dietetics…
View article: Health professional students' evaluation of video resources to improve their communication skills: A co-design study
Health professional students' evaluation of video resources to improve their communication skills: A co-design study Open
Including consumers in the development of resources enables students to connect theory to practice. Watching genuine conversations and different communication styles, better prepares health professional students to develop effective commun…
View article: Cocreating eating disorder education solutions: A design thinking approach to dietetics curricula in Australia
Cocreating eating disorder education solutions: A design thinking approach to dietetics curricula in Australia Open
Background As the prevalence of eating disorders continues to increase, there is an urgent need to equip the emerging dietetics workforce to provide care to this growing population. The present study aimed to describe a five‐step design th…
View article: ‘Through education, we can make change’: A design thinking approach to entry‐level dietetics education regarding eating disorders
‘Through education, we can make change’: A design thinking approach to entry‐level dietetics education regarding eating disorders Open
Aims To co‐create strategies and identify opportunities to integrate eating disorder content within dietetics curricula at one Australian university with stakeholders using a design thinking approach. Methods A pragmatic mixed‐methods, par…
View article: Encouraging entrepreneurship in dietetics: A qualitative exploration of the experiences of new graduate dietitians participating in an entrepreneurship mentoring circle
Encouraging entrepreneurship in dietetics: A qualitative exploration of the experiences of new graduate dietitians participating in an entrepreneurship mentoring circle Open
Aims Healthcare needs of the Australian population are changing, providing an opportunity for dietitians to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship to meet evolving demands. This study explored the expectations and experiences of participa…
View article: The graduate dietitian experience of employment and employability: A longitudinal qualitative research study from one Australian university
The graduate dietitian experience of employment and employability: A longitudinal qualitative research study from one Australian university Open
Aims Diet‐related chronic disease contributes significantly to the global burden of disease. Dietitians are best placed to address this disease burden, yet graduate dietitians may struggle to find employment. This study aimed to explore di…
View article: Community Organising Frameworks, Models, and Processes to Improve Health: A Systematic Scoping Review
Community Organising Frameworks, Models, and Processes to Improve Health: A Systematic Scoping Review Open
Community involvement engages, empowers, and mobilises people to achieve their shared goals by addressing structural inequalities in the social and built environment. Through this review, we summarised published information on models, fram…
View article: Understanding dietary behaviour change after a diagnosis of diabetes: A qualitative investigation of adults with type 2 diabetes
Understanding dietary behaviour change after a diagnosis of diabetes: A qualitative investigation of adults with type 2 diabetes Open
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a major public health concern. Optimal management of T2D often requires individuals to make substantial changes to their dietary intake. This research employed a qualitative methodology to examine decision making p…
View article: Developing the EQUIPED approach to quality management using multi‐grounded theory
Developing the EQUIPED approach to quality management using multi‐grounded theory Open
Aim This study aimed to develop a theoretical approach to quality management for dietetics services operating in primary care settings in Australia. Methods Multi‐grounded theory was used to develop a theoretical approach to quality manage…
View article: Informing care through lived experiences: perspectives of consumers and carers regarding dietetic care for eating disorders in Australia
Informing care through lived experiences: perspectives of consumers and carers regarding dietetic care for eating disorders in Australia Open
Purpose Dietitians are important members of eating disorder treatment teams. Previous research indicates little is known about the experience of receiving nutrition care for eating disorders. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of…
View article: Effectiveness of interventions to improve health behaviours of health professionals: a systematic review
Effectiveness of interventions to improve health behaviours of health professionals: a systematic review Open
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions designed to improve the health behaviours of health professionals. Design Systematic review. Data sources Database searches: Medline, Cochrane library, Embase and CINAHL. Review meth…
View article: Assessment of communication skills using telehealth: considerations for educators
Assessment of communication skills using telehealth: considerations for educators Open
Objective The main aim of this study was to explore the views and perceptions of dietetic educators on their ability to assess communication skills of undergraduate student dietitians in a telehealth setting. A secondary aim was to provide…
View article: Developing the Quality in Nutrition Care Model for Dietitians (QUINCE‐MOD) in primary care: A mixed‐method survey of healthcare consumers and professionals
Developing the Quality in Nutrition Care Model for Dietitians (QUINCE‐MOD) in primary care: A mixed‐method survey of healthcare consumers and professionals Open
Background Evidence‐based models are effective tools for informing quality improvement activities in health care. The Quality in Nutrition Care (QUINCE) model is an evidence‐based model that describes quality nutrition care in the primary …
View article: A novel perspective of Australian primary care dietetics: Insights from an exploratory study using complex adaptive systems theory
A novel perspective of Australian primary care dietetics: Insights from an exploratory study using complex adaptive systems theory Open
Aims Effective quality improvement strategies are essential to enhancing outcomes of dietetic care. Interventions informed by complex adaptive systems theory have demonstrated effectiveness in other healthcare settings. This study aimed to…
View article: Impact of a resilience and wellbeing program: A longitudinal cohort study of student dietitians
Impact of a resilience and wellbeing program: A longitudinal cohort study of student dietitians Open
In response to growing evidence that student healthcare professionals find professional practicum stressful and that it negatively affects their mental health, a six‐session psychoeducation Resilience and Wellbeing Program was implemented …
View article: The Australian and New Zealand dietetics graduate outcomes survey: A cross‐sectional study
The Australian and New Zealand dietetics graduate outcomes survey: A cross‐sectional study Open
Aim There is a paucity of comprehensive and current employment data for dietitians. It is unclear if, and where, dietetics graduates are being employed and if they are sufficiently prepared to meet workforce and community needs. The aim of…
View article: Is there enough behaviour change science in nutrition and dietetics curricula in Australia and New Zealand? A descriptive study
Is there enough behaviour change science in nutrition and dietetics curricula in Australia and New Zealand? A descriptive study Open
Aim The application of behaviour change science is fundamental to the role of dietitians. This study aimed to describe how behaviour change science is embedded within the curricula of accredited/registered dietetics programs in Australia a…
View article: Giving students an eDGE: Focusing on ePortfolios for Graduate Employability
Giving students an eDGE: Focusing on ePortfolios for Graduate Employability Open
Universities are placing increased attention on providing students with ePortfolios and online teaching platforms to enhance learning and employability. The aim of this paper is to investigate the views of dietetic students on the usefulne…
View article: Trends, challenges, opportunities, and future needs of the dietetic workforce: a systematic scoping review
Trends, challenges, opportunities, and future needs of the dietetic workforce: a systematic scoping review Open
Context Issues related to nutrition and health are prominent, yet it is unclear if the dietetics workforce is being used optimally. Objective Trends, challenges, opportunities, and future needs of the international dietetic workforce are i…
View article: What role do dietitians have in providing nutrition care for eating disorder treatment? An integrative review
What role do dietitians have in providing nutrition care for eating disorder treatment? An integrative review Open
Background Dietitians are recognised as experts in nutrition care and essential members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams. However, the role of dietitians in caring for people with eating disorders is not well understood. The present r…
View article: A 6-week healthy eating intervention with family engagement improves food knowledge and preferences but not dietary diversity among urban preschool children in Sri Lanka
A 6-week healthy eating intervention with family engagement improves food knowledge and preferences but not dietary diversity among urban preschool children in Sri Lanka Open
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention (MCI) on children’s dietary diversity and its impact pathway components of children’s food knowledge and healthy food preferences. Design: A 6-week cluster randomise…
View article: Enhancing graduate employability through targeting ePortfolios to employer expectations: A systematic scoping review
Enhancing graduate employability through targeting ePortfolios to employer expectations: A systematic scoping review Open
Electronic portfolios (ePortfolios) are increasingly being used in university degrees to showcase graduate employability. However, evidence on employers’ views and use of ePortfolios has not been synthesised. This study aimed to systematic…
View article: A self‐determination theory analysis of reflective debrief themes about dietetic student placement experiences in hospital: implications for education
A self‐determination theory analysis of reflective debrief themes about dietetic student placement experiences in hospital: implications for education Open
Background Healthcare placements in dietetics education contribute significantly to student learning. Exploring students’ self‐conceptualisation of placement experiences may provide insights to better support learning. Self‐determination t…