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Nutrition guidance by primary care physicians: models and circumstances
1Department of Communication and Innovation Studies, Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands.
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|July 16, 1999
Summary
Primary care physicians
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Health Communication
- Primary Care Medicine
Background:
- Physician perception of patient influence is key for nutrition guidance.
- Understanding physician assumptions on effective communication strategies is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To distinguish and analyze three models of physician-patient interaction in nutrition guidance.
- To evaluate the appropriateness of these models given current patient contexts.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of three distinct models: prescription, persuasion, and interaction.
- Examination of underlying views on communication and knowledge within each model.
Main Results:
- The prescription model relies on information transfer.
- The persuasion model addresses communication blockades.
- The interaction model emphasizes shared information and client involvement, focusing on efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Different models suit different circumstances.
- The interaction model is increasingly relevant due to the psychological, social, and cultural significance of food.
- Modern information contexts necessitate greater attention to the interaction model in nutrition guidance.