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Developing behaviorally anchored scales for rating dietitians' performance

M F Fruin, J P Campbell

    Journal of the American Dietetic Association
    |August 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Behaviorally anchored rating scales were created for dietitians across various roles. These scales use specific behavioral examples to improve performance evaluations in nutrition practice.

    Area of Science:

    • Nutrition and Dietetics
    • Human Resources Management
    • Organizational Psychology

    Background:

    • Performance appraisal tools are crucial for professional development.
    • Existing methods may lack specificity for specialized roles like dietitians.
    • Developing tailored evaluation instruments enhances accuracy and fairness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS) for dietitians.
    • To create a standardized performance evaluation tool for diverse dietitian roles.
    • To enhance the objectivity and validity of dietitian performance assessments.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a modified Smith and Kendall methodology for scale development.
    • Involved approximately 30 dietitians with varied experience (1-20+ years).

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  • Identified seven key job dimensions and developed 8-9 behavioral anchors for each.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully developed seven distinct dimensions for dietitian performance.
    • Each dimension features a rating continuum with specific behavioral anchors.
    • One complete scale example is presented for illustration.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed BARS provide a structured framework for evaluating dietitian performance.
    • These scales can be applied across administrative, patient services, education, and community nutrition roles.
    • BARS offer a more objective and behavior-focused approach to dietitian performance appraisal.