ReviewNutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia2021
Using realist approaches in nutrition and dietetics research.
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- Barriers and facilitators to the national scale-up of a preterm standardised parenteral nutrition system: A mixed-methods evaluation.JPGN reports · 2026Article
- A Realist Scoping Review of Community Nutrition Interventions in the UK: Implications for the 'Nutrition Skills for Life' Programme.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2025Article
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- Qualitative evaluation of a Salutogenic Healthy Eating Programme for Dutch people with type 2 diabetes.Health promotion international · 2023Article
- A realist evaluation of a community of practice for dietitians and nutritionists working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2023Article
- Internal coherence matters: Lessons for nutrition and dietetics research.Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia · 2021Review
- Using realist approaches in nutrition and dietetics research.Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia · 2021Review
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Abstract
aimThe aim of this study was to explore the use and future potential of realist approaches to research in nutrition and dietetics.
methodsA targeted literature review was used to search key journals (n = 7) in nutrition and dietetics to identify existing research using a realist approach. A narrative synthesis was conducted to explore findings in relation to the research aim.
resultsNine research papers (four realist evaluations, five realist reviews) describing seven nutrition interventions were found, which revealed the application of realist research in nutrition and dietetics has focused on public health interventions. Realist research provided a deeper, more nuanced understanding of varied outcomes including the role of context, and contributed to the development of theory about how and why interventions work. As a theory-driven research method, realist research was able to assist in overcoming methodological shortcomings to contribute to meaningful, transferable findings.
conclusionThe results highlight the potential contribution of the realist research in nutrition and dietetics to evaluate interventions and inform future practice.
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