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View article: Evidence‐informed propositions for a whole‐of‐program assessment approach
Evidence‐informed propositions for a whole‐of‐program assessment approach Open
Aim To develop evidence‐informed propositions for implementing whole‐of‐program assessment across dietetic education settings, in response to emerging education theory, technological advances such as generative artificial intelligence, and…
View article: Concept‐based curriculum: An evidence‐based approach to developing a new framework for dietetics education?
Concept‐based curriculum: An evidence‐based approach to developing a new framework for dietetics education? Open
Aims Concept‐based approaches to curricula have been proposed as a solution to this issue, and 56 concepts have been proposed for dietetics curricula. This study aimed to develop a framework for a dietetic concept‐based curriculum. Methods…
View article: An evaluation of programmatic assessment across health professions education using contribution analysis
An evaluation of programmatic assessment across health professions education using contribution analysis Open
Programmatic assessment is gaining traction in health professions education. Despite this popularity, educators continue to grapple with complex contextual factors that impact implementation and outcome attainment. We used contribution ana…
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: The effectiveness of a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle program for school-aged children with overweight or obesity
The effectiveness of a 10-week family-focused e-Health healthy lifestyle program for school-aged children with overweight or obesity Open
Childhood obesity persists at historically high rates globally, including an increasing number of children with severe obesity (1–3) . Despite the growing demand of families with children needing treatment, effective interventions are larg…
View article: The Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Outcomes of Vitamin C Deficiency in Adult Hospitalised Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study
The Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Outcomes of Vitamin C Deficiency in Adult Hospitalised Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study Open
Background/Objectives: Assessment of vitamin C status rarely occurs in hospital patients within high-income countries on the assumption that vitamin C deficiency (VCD) is rare, and evidence on prevalence, risk factors, and clinical outcome…
View article: Assessment practices for dietetic students: An updated systematic review (2017–2024)
Assessment practices for dietetic students: An updated systematic review (2017–2024) Open
Aim Evaluate assessment practices and outcomes for dietetic students and compare findings with those from a previous systematic review. Methods A systematic review was conducted whereby four databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Cumulative Index in …
View article: Exploring dietitians’ experiences caring for patients living with obesity in acute care: a qualitative study
Exploring dietitians’ experiences caring for patients living with obesity in acute care: a qualitative study Open
The findings from this study provide new insights as to why dietitians may not be providing acute nutrition care for people living with obesity. Strategic leadership from clinical leaders and education providers together with the lived exp…
View article: Families’ Experiences With Family-Focused Web-Based Interventions for Improving Health: Qualitative Systematic Literature Review
Families’ Experiences With Family-Focused Web-Based Interventions for Improving Health: Qualitative Systematic Literature Review Open
Background eHealth interventions can favorably impact health outcomes and encourage health-promoting behaviors in children. More insight is needed from the perspective of children and their families regarding eHealth interventions, includi…
View article: “It would have been more constructive if she had given me points to improve on”: Student perceptions of patient feedback in dietetics
“It would have been more constructive if she had given me points to improve on”: Student perceptions of patient feedback in dietetics Open
Introduction: The voice of the patient has historically been peripheral in many health professional programs. Methods: We investigated the merit of health professional students seeking patient feedback on the effectiveness of their clinica…
View article: An evaluation of programmatic assessment across health professions education using contribution analysis
An evaluation of programmatic assessment across health professions education using contribution analysis Open
Introduction: Programmatic assessment is gaining traction in health professions education. Despite this popularity, educators continue to grapple with complex contextual factors that impact implementation and outcome attainment. We used co…
View article: Families’ Experiences With Family-Focused Web-Based Interventions for Improving Health: Qualitative Systematic Literature Review (Preprint)
Families’ Experiences With Family-Focused Web-Based Interventions for Improving Health: Qualitative Systematic Literature Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND eHealth interventions can favorably impact health outcomes and encourage health-promoting behaviors in children. More insight is needed from the perspective of children and their families regarding eHealth interventions, includ…
View article: Prevalence, risk factors, and clinical outcomes of vitamin C deficiency in adult hospitalized patients in high-income countries: a scoping review
Prevalence, risk factors, and clinical outcomes of vitamin C deficiency in adult hospitalized patients in high-income countries: a scoping review Open
Background Assessment for vitamin C deficiency (VCD) is rarely undertaken in an acute hospital setting in high-income countries. However, with growing interest in VCD in community settings, there is emerging evidence investigating the prev…
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: Evaluating a 10-Week Family-Focused E-Health Healthy Lifestyle Program for School-Aged Children with Overweight or Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study Protocol
Evaluating a 10-Week Family-Focused E-Health Healthy Lifestyle Program for School-Aged Children with Overweight or Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study Protocol Open
E-Health childhood obesity treatment interventions may serve as favorable alternatives to conventional face-to-face programs. More studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of such interventions beyond immediately post-program compl…
View article: Exploring Overnutrition, Overweight, and Obesity in the Hospital Setting—A Point Prevalence Study
Exploring Overnutrition, Overweight, and Obesity in the Hospital Setting—A Point Prevalence Study Open
Malnutrition is an international healthcare concern associated with poor patient outcomes, increased length of stay, and healthcare costs. Although malnutrition includes both under and overnutrition, there is a large body of evidence that …
View article: English Language Education in Ecuador: Assessing Opportunities for Teaching and Learning in a Developing Nation
English Language Education in Ecuador: Assessing Opportunities for Teaching and Learning in a Developing Nation Open
This project was authored by a team of researchers who are part of a national academic consortium entitled Leadership in English Academic Research Network (LEARN). The network serves not only to produce scholarships to train researchers bu…
View article: Exploring Impacts of a Nutrition-Focused Massive Open Online Course
Exploring Impacts of a Nutrition-Focused Massive Open Online Course Open
The nutrition education landscape is changing due to advances in technology. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are an example of new education opportunities, made possible by advances in online learning environments. This research aimed …
View article: Exploring stakeholder experiences of dietetic service and care delivery: A systematic qualitative review
Exploring stakeholder experiences of dietetic service and care delivery: A systematic qualitative review Open
Background There is limited understanding of patients' and healthcare professionals' perceptions and experiences of receiving and delivering dietetic care, respectively. This systematic review of the literature used qualitative synthesis t…
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: Meals That Differ in Nutrient Composition and Inflammatory Potential Do Not Differentially Impact Postprandial Circulating Cytokines in Older Adults above a Healthy Weight
Meals That Differ in Nutrient Composition and Inflammatory Potential Do Not Differentially Impact Postprandial Circulating Cytokines in Older Adults above a Healthy Weight Open
In this exploratory study, mixed meals specifically formulated to differ in inflammatory potential were tested to determine whether they could differentially impact circulating levels of inflammatory markers in adults above a healthy weigh…
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: Exploring the use of self-assessment to facilitate health students’ generic skills development
Exploring the use of self-assessment to facilitate health students’ generic skills development Open
Employability skills for health graduates, and many disciplines within higher education, are considered vital to maximising their capacity to cope with the rapidly changing, uncertain and highly competitive labour market. Despite the incre…