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ArticleBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2017

Investigating Philosophies Underpinning Dietetic Private Practice.

Claudia Harper, Judith Maher

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Article in Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland), 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. The therapeutic relationship between a client and dietitian: A systematic integrative review of empirical literature.Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia · 2022
    Pooled it
  2. Role of Private Practice Dietitians in Working With People With Mental Illness: A Constructivist-Interpretivist Qualitative Interview Study.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2026
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  4. Private Practice Dietetics Workforce Development: What 45 Thought Leaders Agree On.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2026
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  5. Private Practice Dietetics Workforce Development: Experiences and Perceptions of Australian Academic Educators.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2025
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  6. Preparing Graduate Dietitians for Private Practice: Analysing Publicly Available Curriculum Information From Accredited Australian Dietetic Courses.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2025
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  8. A review of the growth and development of Australian practice nursing: Insights for the dietetic workforce.Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia · 2022
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Claudia HarperThe Boden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Level 2, Charles Perkins Centre, John Hopkins Drive, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia. claudia.harper@sydney.edu.au.
Judith MaherFaculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, 90 Sippy Downs Dr, Sippy Downs, QLD 4556, Australia. jmaher@usc.edu.au.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

There is limited theory or knowledge regarding dietitians' practice philosophies and how these philosophies are generated and incorporated into their professional practices. For the purposes of this study, a conceptual framework will explain and define the 'philosophies' as three different types of knowledge; episteme, techne, and phronesis. This study aimed to develop an explanatory theory of how dietitians in private practice source, utilise, and integrate practice philosophies. A grounded theory qualitative methodology was used to inform the sampling strategy, data collection, and analytical processes. Semi-structured interviews with dietitians in private practice were undertaken and data were collected and analysed concurrently. The results show that dietitians form collaborative relationships with their clients, in order to nurture change over time. They use intrinsic and intertwined forms of episteme, techne, and phronesis, which allow them to respond both practically and sensitively to their clients' needs. The learning and integration of these forms of knowledge are situated in their own practice experience. Dietitians adapt through experience, feedback, and reflection. This study highlights that private practice offers a unique context in which dietitians deal with complex issues, by utilising and adapting their philosophies.

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diet therapygrounded theoryhealth care professionalsknowledge utilizationpatient-providerphilosophyrelationshipstheory development

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PMID28257036
PMCPMC5371755

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