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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
POSTER SESSION: PROFESSIONAL SKILLS; NUTRITION ASSESSMENT; MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY Multi-Institutional Delivery of Internet-Based Graduate Education to Dietetics Professionals
Application of the ADA’s Evidence Analysis Process in Senior Dietetic Learning
Author(s): L. Griffith,1 J. Anderson,2 N. Betts,3 A. Brunt,4 C. Campbell,2 D. Canter,5 M. Harris,6 K. Kattelmann,7 M. Schnepf8; 1Dietetics and Nutrition, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, 2Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 3 Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 4 Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, 5Hospitality Management and Dietetics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 6Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 7Nutrition, Food Science, and Hospitality, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 8Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Author(s): J. Madson, K. Gibson; Nutrition & Dietetics, Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
Learning Outcome: To increase knowledge of graduate education opportunities for the Registered Dietitian. A consortium of nine Midwest universities has created a complete internetbased Master’s of Science (MS) in Dietetics degree program. The purpose of this program is to provide a MS degree designed only for registered dietitians (RD) or registry eligible dietitians. Today’s dietitians are seeking to advance their knowledge and skills while meeting demands of job, family and location constraints. This inter-institutional alliance provides a diverse selection of courses and the internet-based coursework is provided by the nine participating universities. This 36 credit hour degree program meets the needs of today’s dietetics professionals by providing academic tracks in both Nutrition and Management. This distinctive program integrates the principles of biomedical sciences, human behavior, and management to prepare dietetics professionals for planning and management of successful dietetics programs in a variety of employment settings. The degree plan develops research and critical thinking skills while delivering “cutting edge” knowledge in foods, nutrition, and management. Each student designates a “home” university of their choice and completes application to that university. A member university accepts students according to that university’s admission requirements. The student’s advisement and degree planning are managed by the “home” university and the student graduates from that designated ”home” university. Students pay fees based on a one common price agreed upon by all participating universities. This seamless degree program allows the student freedom to earn a Master’s of Science degree without significant travel costs while meeting the demands of work and family.
Learning Outcome: Dietetic students and current dietitians will learn the evidence analysis process, the importance of evidence based practice, and how to incorporate into dietetic careers. Understanding the evidence analysis process and using the evidence analysis manual is a pertinent tool for future dietetic professionals and current dietitians to assist in implementing evidence based practice in dietetic careers. Implementing an evidence analysis session assignment familiarizes students with the evidence analysis process and provides dietitians in the community the opportunity to participate in the sessions. Students are expected to conduct one evidence analysis session and participate in two sessions. Students conduct an evidence based review to address a specific topic decided upon by the student, preceptor and/or faculty member. The lesson plan for the evidence analysis sessions includes the following: 1) Select a topic that is of concern or interest of local dietitians (preceptors and/or faculty) and write an answerable question using the PICO (Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes) format, 2) Gather and classify evidence, 3) Distribute articles to participants of the session and provide them with instructions to critically appraise each article by completing the quality criteria checklist, 4) During the session, the leader will discuss the articles and relevant findings of each study, referring to the completed quality criteria checklists. The group will create overview tables and examine the tables for themes, 5) After the session, the leader will write an evidence summary, a conclusion statement, complete an evidence analysis review, and distribute the review to participants in the group. The students completing this assignment will increase their knowledge not only in the evidence analysis process, but also in current dietetic topics addressed in the sessions. Funding Disclosure: None
Funding Disclosure: None
All Access Internships Author(s): K. Hamm,1 J. Westerkamp2; 1Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 2All Access Internships LLC, Shawnee, KS Learning Outcome: Explain the benefit of having alternative methods for students to navigate the dietetic internship search process and support the usage of electronic methods to accomplish this task. This website is designed to revolutionize the dietetic internship search process. It is the premier information source and community outlet for aspiring dietitians and is the first peer-topeer tool developed directly by students. The mission of the website is to address the needs of the dietetic student community by offering a comprehensive online collection of dietetic internship resources, providing organizational tools for a personalized search and application process, and creating a platform where dietetic students and interns can share their experiences with others. This service is being introduced at a time when according to D & D Digital statistics the match rate for internships is only approximately 55% and climbing. This is a 9% increase from the previous year. This could be due to a steady supply of internship spots and an increasing number of applicants. This could also be attributed to students not being prepared for the application process and not applying to internships that are the right fit for their interests and experiences. The student founders of the website believe that achieving a solid match is essential to the candidate’s success in the internship and beyond. It is also beneficial to the internship program to have interns who truly want to be there and who will work to learn as much as possible during their time in the program. This website is truly unique and the positive feedback from students and professionals alike has been overwhelming. Funding Disclosure: Private loan
Dietetic Education and Practice Requirements around the World and the International Dietetic Network Author(s): E. P. Heberlein,1 G. Tsang2; 1US Air Force, APO AE, Germany, 2American Overseas Dietetic Association, Port Moody, BC, Canada Learning Outcome: After reading the abstract presentation, the participant will understand the similarities and differences of dietetic education and practices requirements at various countries around the world. Purpose: To present summary of dietetic education and practice requirements from selected countries outside the US. The most common requests American Overseas Dietetic Association (AODA) Country Representatives (CRs) receive from ADA members are for job openings and for dietetics-related volunteer opportunities in their respective countries. AODA CRs develop Country Information Sheets including dietetic education and practice requirements. This presentation will summarize the dietetic education and practice requirements from selected countries outside the US and provide information on the AODA CR Program, the International Dietetic Network (IDN). This presentation will provide important information and resources for dietitians planning to live and work beyond U.S borders. As of February 2009, AODA has 42 CRs covering 767 members living in 72 countries. The AODA International Dietetic Network initiative began in 1998 as a means to address country-specific questions posed by any ADA member and as a way to manage country-specific requests for action by AODA Leadership Team. AODA CRs are valuable resources for dietitians and ADA members needing nutrition and dietetic information in specific countries. Since majority of the CRs are country nationals and have established relationships nationally and internationally, future initiatives should be designed to investigate how to maximize IDN as a resource to support ADA’s mission, in general and strategies in the ADA Strategic Plan with international focus, in particular. Funding Disclosure: None
Journal of the AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION / A-17
POSTER SESSION: PROFESSIONAL SKILLS; NUTRITION ASSESSMENT; MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY Multi-Institutional Delivery of Internet-Based Graduate Education to Dietetics Professionals
Application of the ADA’s Evidence Analysis Process in Senior Dietetic Learning
Author(s): L. Griffith,1 J. Anderson,2 N. Betts,3 A. Brunt,4 C. Campbell,2 D. Canter,5 M. Harris,6 K. Kattelmann,7 M. Schnepf8; 1Dietetics and Nutrition, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, 2Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 3 Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 4 Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, 5Hospitality Management and Dietetics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 6Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 7Nutrition, Food Science, and Hospitality, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 8Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Author(s): J. Madson, K. Gibson; Nutrition & Dietetics, Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
Learning Outcome: To increase knowledge of graduate education opportunities for the Registered Dietitian. A consortium of nine Midwest universities has created a complete internetbased Master’s of Science (MS) in Dietetics degree program. The purpose of this program is to provide a MS degree designed only for registered dietitians (RD) or registry eligible dietitians. Today’s dietitians are seeking to advance their knowledge and skills while meeting demands of job, family and location constraints. This inter-institutional alliance provides a diverse selection of courses and the internet-based coursework is provided by the nine participating universities. This 36 credit hour degree program meets the needs of today’s dietetics professionals by providing academic tracks in both Nutrition and Management. This distinctive program integrates the principles of biomedical sciences, human behavior, and management to prepare dietetics professionals for planning and management of successful dietetics programs in a variety of employment settings. The degree plan develops research and critical thinking skills while delivering “cutting edge” knowledge in foods, nutrition, and management. Each student designates a “home” university of their choice and completes application to that university. A member university accepts students according to that university’s admission requirements. The student’s advisement and degree planning are managed by the “home” university and the student graduates from that designated ”home” university. Students pay fees based on a one common price agreed upon by all participating universities. This seamless degree program allows the student freedom to earn a Master’s of Science degree without significant travel costs while meeting the demands of work and family.
Learning Outcome: Dietetic students and current dietitians will learn the evidence analysis process, the importance of evidence based practice, and how to incorporate into dietetic careers. Understanding the evidence analysis process and using the evidence analysis manual is a pertinent tool for future dietetic professionals and current dietitians to assist in implementing evidence based practice in dietetic careers. Implementing an evidence analysis session assignment familiarizes students with the evidence analysis process and provides dietitians in the community the opportunity to participate in the sessions. Students are expected to conduct one evidence analysis session and participate in two sessions. Students conduct an evidence based review to address a specific topic decided upon by the student, preceptor and/or faculty member. The lesson plan for the evidence analysis sessions includes the following: 1) Select a topic that is of concern or interest of local dietitians (preceptors and/or faculty) and write an answerable question using the PICO (Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes) format, 2) Gather and classify evidence, 3) Distribute articles to participants of the session and provide them with instructions to critically appraise each article by completing the quality criteria checklist, 4) During the session, the leader will discuss the articles and relevant findings of each study, referring to the completed quality criteria checklists. The group will create overview tables and examine the tables for themes, 5) After the session, the leader will write an evidence summary, a conclusion statement, complete an evidence analysis review, and distribute the review to participants in the group. The students completing this assignment will increase their knowledge not only in the evidence analysis process, but also in current dietetic topics addressed in the sessions. Funding Disclosure: None
Funding Disclosure: None
All Access Internships Author(s): K. Hamm,1 J. Westerkamp2; 1Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 2All Access Internships LLC, Shawnee, KS Learning Outcome: Explain the benefit of having alternative methods for students to navigate the dietetic internship search process and support the usage of electronic methods to accomplish this task. This website is designed to revolutionize the dietetic internship search process. It is the premier information source and community outlet for aspiring dietitians and is the first peer-topeer tool developed directly by students. The mission of the website is to address the needs of the dietetic student community by offering a comprehensive online collection of dietetic internship resources, providing organizational tools for a personalized search and application process, and creating a platform where dietetic students and interns can share their experiences with others. This service is being introduced at a time when according to D & D Digital statistics the match rate for internships is only approximately 55% and climbing. This is a 9% increase from the previous year. This could be due to a steady supply of internship spots and an increasing number of applicants. This could also be attributed to students not being prepared for the application process and not applying to internships that are the right fit for their interests and experiences. The student founders of the website believe that achieving a solid match is essential to the candidate’s success in the internship and beyond. It is also beneficial to the internship program to have interns who truly want to be there and who will work to learn as much as possible during their time in the program. This website is truly unique and the positive feedback from students and professionals alike has been overwhelming. Funding Disclosure: Private loan
Dietetic Education and Practice Requirements around the World and the International Dietetic Network Author(s): E. P. Heberlein,1 G. Tsang2; 1US Air Force, APO AE, Germany, 2American Overseas Dietetic Association, Port Moody, BC, Canada Learning Outcome: After reading the abstract presentation, the participant will understand the similarities and differences of dietetic education and practices requirements at various countries around the world. Purpose: To present summary of dietetic education and practice requirements from selected countries outside the US. The most common requests American Overseas Dietetic Association (AODA) Country Representatives (CRs) receive from ADA members are for job openings and for dietetics-related volunteer opportunities in their respective countries. AODA CRs develop Country Information Sheets including dietetic education and practice requirements. This presentation will summarize the dietetic education and practice requirements from selected countries outside the US and provide information on the AODA CR Program, the International Dietetic Network (IDN). This presentation will provide important information and resources for dietitians planning to live and work beyond U.S borders. As of February 2009, AODA has 42 CRs covering 767 members living in 72 countries. The AODA International Dietetic Network initiative began in 1998 as a means to address country-specific questions posed by any ADA member and as a way to manage country-specific requests for action by AODA Leadership Team. AODA CRs are valuable resources for dietitians and ADA members needing nutrition and dietetic information in specific countries. Since majority of the CRs are country nationals and have established relationships nationally and internationally, future initiatives should be designed to investigate how to maximize IDN as a resource to support ADA’s mission, in general and strategies in the ADA Strategic Plan with international focus, in particular. Funding Disclosure: None
Journal of the AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION / A-17