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Enhanced dietetics education through collaboration: a study to identify opportunities.
Allison Proudfoot1, Daphne Lordly1, Paula Barry1
1Mount Saint Vincent University.
Summary
Stakeholders identified key issues in Nova Scotia
Area of Science:
- Dietetics Education
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Dietetics education in Nova Scotia faces challenges impacting students and educators.
- Need for enhanced collaboration among stakeholders to address current practice issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify current issues in dietetics education and practice in Nova Scotia.
- To explore opportunities for collaboration among stakeholders to improve dietetics education.
Main Methods:
- A survey with five open-ended questions was distributed to 24 stakeholders in dietetics programs.
- Participants included internship coordinators, educators, recent graduates, current interns, and prospective interns.
- Thematic analysis using constant comparison was applied to the 58% response rate data.
Main Results:
- Key themes identified concerns regarding province-wide standards, internship placement availability, and overall educational experience.
- Suggestions for improvement included offering relevant clinical experiences and accommodating preceptor workloads.
- Province-wide competency assessment standards were seen to benefit interns and reduce preceptor workload.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative efforts are crucial for increasing internship placements and enhancing the dietetic internship experience.
- Establishing province-wide standards for intern competency assessment is recommended to improve education and practice.
- Addressing stakeholder concerns can lead to a more robust and effective dietetics education system in Nova Scotia.
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