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Developing an education program for nutrition support teams
Robert DeChicco1, Tiffany Neal, Jason M Guardino
1Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. dechicb@ccf.org
Summary
Nutrition support clinicians require ongoing education. A multidisciplinary team approach within a formal education program can effectively share expertise and improve clinician competence.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Nutrition Support
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Continuing medical education is vital for nutrition support clinicians to maintain skills and knowledge.
- A shortage of physician-nutrition specialists limits traditional mentorship opportunities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a structured approach for developing nutrition support education programs.
- To address the need for effective knowledge and skill transfer among multidisciplinary teams.
Main Methods:
- Developing a formal education program framework.
- Defining program goals and specific learning objectives.
- Assessing individual learner needs and educational aspirations.
- Selecting appropriate educational strategies and activities.
- Implementing a comprehensive evaluation method for learners and the program.
Main Results:
- The proposed framework outlines key steps for creating effective nutrition support education.
- It emphasizes tailoring education to individual learner levels and program objectives.
- It highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to knowledge sharing.
Conclusions:
- Formal education programs are essential for advancing nutrition support practice.
- Multidisciplinary team members can effectively share expertise through structured educational initiatives.
- A systematic approach to program development and evaluation ensures optimal learning outcomes.
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