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Diabetes training for dietitians: needs assessment, program description, and effects on knowledge and problem

R A Lorenz1, R P Gregory, D L Davis

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, IL 61637, USA.

Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|February 12, 2000
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New training for dietitians on diabetes mellitus management is effective. The Sugar is Not a Poison (SNAP) program significantly improved knowledge and problem-solving skills, enhancing patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Dietetics
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy
  • Diabetes Mellitus Management

Background:

  • Evolving management and medical nutrition therapy for diabetes mellitus necessitate updated dietitian training.
  • A formal needs assessment identified specific educational gaps for practicing dietitians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate a training program addressing the need for updated dietitian knowledge in diabetes management.
  • To introduce the "Sugar is Not a Poison (SNAP)" program and assess its effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary team utilized a formal needs-assessment process.
  • Developed a 2 1/2-day training program incorporating written materials, didactic presentations, and simulated patient encounters.
  • Administered pre- and post-tests to evaluate knowledge and problem-solving skills.

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Main Results:

  • High participant satisfaction reported.
  • Significant improvement in mean knowledge and problem-solving scores from 69% to 86% (P < 0.01).
  • The SNAP program effectively met its 12 learning objectives.

Conclusions:

  • The SNAP program successfully enhances dietitian competency in diabetes mellitus management.
  • The program's needs assessment, training methods, and evaluation are applicable to broader clinical dietetics education.
  • This training is vital for dietitians adapting to modern diabetes care standards.