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Practical Nutrition for the Primary Care Provider: A Pilot Test.
Emily Johnston1, Jeannette Beasley2, Melanie Jay3
1Graduate Assistant, Department of Nutritional Sciences, The Pennsylvania State, University, University Park, PA.
Medical Science Educator
|August 25, 2020
Summary
Medical trainees found a nutrition-focused iBook chapter valuable for learning to provide patient nutrition guidance. Most trainees reported inadequate nutrition education and would recommend this digital resource.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Nutrition Science
- Digital Learning Tools
Background:
- Physicians require effective strategies for nutrition education to guide patients.
- Current medical education often lacks comprehensive nutrition training.
- Dynamic educational approaches are needed to enhance physician preparedness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot test a nutrition-focused iBook chapter with medical students and residents.
- To assess the perceived adequacy of current nutrition education among trainees.
- To evaluate the potential of an iBook as a tool for nutrition education.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study was conducted in June 2017.
- Medical students and residents participated in the study.
- Pre and post-test Qualtrics surveys were administered to evaluate the iBook chapter.
Main Results:
- All 29 respondents acknowledged nutrition's importance in medical care.
- Two-thirds reported some nutrition training, but nearly 90% deemed it inadequate.
- 84% of participants would recommend the iBook to peers, indicating high acceptance.
Conclusions:
- An iBook chapter can serve as an effective resource for teaching nutrition to medical trainees.
- Digital platforms like iBooks offer a scalable solution to supplement traditional nutrition education.
- Addressing the identified gaps in nutrition education is crucial for improving patient care.
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