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Dietitian preceptor knowledge, skills, attitudes, and training: key informant perceptions
Roseann Nasser1, Catherine Morley, Stephanie L Cook
1Clinical Nutrition Services, Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region, Regina, SK.
Summary
Canadian dietitian preceptors desire enhanced training in teaching and learning skills. Barriers include workload and lack of recognition, highlighting a need for improved preceptor development programs.
Area of Science:
- Dietetics education
- Professional development in healthcare
Background:
- Preceptors play a vital role in training future dietitians.
- Understanding preceptor needs is crucial for effective knowledge transfer.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify desired knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSA) for Canadian dietitian preceptors.
- Determine optimal training opportunities for preceptors.
- Uncover barriers to effective preceptor training.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing an open-ended electronic survey.
- Survey distributed to 100 key informants with preceptor experience across Canada.
- Analysis of responses to identify themes in KSA, training needs, and barriers.
Main Results:
- 49 informants responded (49% response rate).
- Key KSA themes included teaching, learning, assessment, planning, and evaluation.
- Attitudes emphasized treating learners as colleagues and professional responsibility.
- Barriers identified: workload demands and lack of recognition.
- Training opportunities varied from informal to formal programs.
Conclusions:
- Findings provide foundational understanding of KSA and training needs for Canadian dietitian preceptors.
- Informs the development of targeted preceptor training initiatives.
- Addresses critical gaps in dietitian professional development.
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