ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0135-9173
Year
2024
Season
Fall
Paper Type
Doctoral Dissertation
College
Brooks College of Health
Degree Name
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN)
Department
Nutrition & Dietetics
NACO controlled Corporate Body
University of North Florida. Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
Committee Chairperson
Dr. Casey Colin
Second Advisor
Dr. Lauri Wright
Rights Statement
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Third Advisor
Dr. Constantina (Tina) Papoutsakis
Department Chair
Dr. Andrea Arikawa
College Dean
Dr. Mei Zhao
Abstract
Background: Despite being integrated into dietetics education programs in 2009, many registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) do not fully utilize the Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCP/T). This study aimed to identify barriers and enablers to NCP/T use, develop, and assess the impact of a tailored training program.
Methods: Data from the 2017 International NCP/T Implementation Survey (INIS), involving 4,761 U.S.-based RDNs were analyzed. Descriptive and cross-tabulation analyses explored barriers, enablers and potential correlations between variables. Barriers and enablers were also obtained from focus group discussions with 38 RDNs using NVivo software. A training module was developed using Qualtrics software to address these findings. Paired sample t-test was used to analyze pre-and post-training surveys.
Results: INIS data showed an association between practice area, years of experience, and NCP/T use (p
Conclusion: The findings highlight persistent barriers and enablers. The training program improved RDNs' NCP/T knowledge, suggesting that targeted training can enhance NCP/T adoption. Future efforts should focus on overcoming these identified barriers.
Suggested Citation
Asare, Irene, "Development of targeted training programs through exploration of barriers and enablers for the use of the Nutrition Care Process among a diverse sample of registered dietitian/nutritionists" (2024). UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 1299.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/1299
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