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Renal dietitians' self-perceptions on research participation: a pilot study
Elizabeth Chrencik1, Ruyan Xu, Tiffany Neal
1Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-4954, USA.
Summary
Renal dietitians face significant barriers to research participation, primarily a lack of time and energy. Despite this, most recognize the importance of research for validating their contributions to healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Healthcare funding necessitates research to validate dietitian contributions.
- Outcomes-based research is crucial for demonstrating the value of dietitians.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify barriers preventing renal dietitians from engaging in research.
- Compare research participation experiences between renal dietitians.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study utilizing an email-distributed survey.
- Survey targeted members of the National Kidney Foundation's Council on Renal Nutrition.
- Data analyzed using SPSS 13.0 after obtaining Institutional Review Board approval.
Main Results:
- Sixty-seven renal dietitians completed the survey; 10 had participated in a national study.
- Lack of time/energy and family obligations were significant barriers for non-participants.
- Participants reported higher comfort with subjective global assessment compared to non-participants.
Conclusions:
- Time constraints and energy depletion are the primary obstacles for renal dietitians in research.
- Despite barriers, renal dietitians acknowledge the critical role of research in their field.
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