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    • Medical Education
    • Health Professions Education
    • Dietetics Training

    Background:

    • High-quality dietetics education is crucial for competent graduates.
    • Assessment methods for dietetics trainees are not well-understood.
    • Effective assessment drives learning and professional development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To systematically review and evaluate assessment practices and outcomes for dietetics trainees.
    • To identify current trends and gaps in dietetics trainee assessment.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic literature review of four databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, ERIC) until May 2017.
    • Inclusion of 37 studies reporting on dietetics trainee assessment methods.
    • Evaluation of study outcomes using Miller's Pyramid, Kirkpatrick's Hierarchy, and programmatic assessment principles.

    Main Results:

    • Most assessments targeted lower levels of Miller's Pyramid (e.g., 'does') and Kirkpatrick's Hierarchy (Level 1: participation, Level 2b: knowledge/skills).
    • Studies predominantly focused on single, quantitative assessment instruments, emphasizing validity and reliability.
    • Qualitative data revealed themes including assessment for learning, assessor competence, trainee preference for authentic assessment, and the emotional impact of assessment.

    Conclusions:

    • Current dietetics trainee assessment practices are often isolated, quantitative, and focus on lower-level outcomes.
    • There is a need to develop comprehensive assessment programs integrating quantitative and qualitative data.
    • Improved assessment strategies are essential for meaningful trainee feedback, credible decisions, and ultimately, better health outcomes.