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Laura D Byham-Gray1, Judith A Gilbride, L Beth Dixon
1Department of Primary Care, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Health Related Professions, Graduate Programs in Clinical Nutrition, University Educational Center, NJ 08084, USA. laura.byham-gray@umdnj.edu
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|November 28, 2006
Summary
Registered dietitians' research involvement is primarily driven by their understanding of evidence-based practice and education level. Further training in research methods is crucial for increasing dietitian participation in research activities.
Area of Science:
- Dietetics
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Research Methodology
Background:
- Registered dietitians (RDs) play a vital role in translating research into practice.
- Understanding factors influencing RD research involvement is key to promoting evidence-based practice.
- Previous research has not fully elucidated the predictors of research engagement among RDs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a research score for registered dietitians (RDs).
- To identify whether RDs' perceptions, attitudes, and knowledge of evidence-based practice (EBP) predict their research involvement.
- To examine the influence of sociodemographic characteristics, education, training, professional experiences, and employment setting on RD research involvement.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, descriptive study design was employed.
- The Dietitian Research Involvement Survey, following the Tailored Design Method, was utilized.
- 258 randomly selected RDs from seven American Dietetic Association practice groups were surveyed.
Main Results:
- RDs' perceptions, attitudes, and knowledge of EBP score significantly correlated with research involvement (r = 0.59, P < 0.0005).
- Higher education level was a strong predictor of research involvement (r = 0.53, P < 0.0005).
- Multivariate regression identified EBP knowledge (beta = 0.48, P < 0.0005) and education level (beta = 0.39, P < 0.0005) as the strongest predictors.
Conclusions:
- RD research involvement is significantly influenced by their perceptions, attitudes, and knowledge of EBP, as well as their educational attainment.
- Enhanced education and training in research methodology and EBP are essential for increasing RD participation in research.
- These findings underscore the need for targeted professional development to foster a more research-engaged dietetic workforce.
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