ArticleNutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia2022
Is there enough behaviour change science in nutrition and dietetics curricula in Australia and New Zealand? A descriptive study.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of if-then plans - in a strict sense - to facilitate fruit and vegetable consumption in adults.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2026Pooled it
- Effective dietary interventions during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of behavior change techniques to promote healthy eating.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Pooled it
- Behaviour change theories and techniques used to inform nutrition interventions for adults undergoing bariatric surgery: A systematic review.Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia · 2022Pooled it
- Preparing for Practice: An Exploration of Health and Social Care Professionals' Perceptions of Behaviour Change Education.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Understanding Primary Care Dietitians' Experiences and Perspectives on Weight Management Practice Using the COM-B Model.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2025Article
- Exploring behaviour change skill development during final placements: Practice educator and student perspectives.Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia · 2025Article
- Exploring Food and Nutrition Programming for People Living With HIV/AIDS: Interviews With Service Providers in Nova Scotia, Canada.Health promotion practice · 2024Article
- Training Australian Dietitians in Behavior Change Techniques Through Educational Workshops: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2023Article
- Is there enough behaviour change science in nutrition and dietetics curricula in Australia and New Zealand? A descriptive study.Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia · 2022Article
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Abstract
aimThe application of behaviour change science is fundamental to the role of dietitians. This study aimed to describe how behaviour change science is embedded within the curricula of accredited/registered dietetics programs in Australia and New Zealand.
methodsA descriptive study triangulated quantitative document analysis of curricula content from university websites (Part 1) with qualitative, structured interviews with dietetics academics (Part 2). Part 2 verified and advanced upon information captured in Part 1 and was analysed using thematic content analysis.
resultsTwenty-five courses from 18 university programs (15 Australia and 3 New Zealand) were synthesised. Fifteen interviews (12 Australia, 3 New Zealand) were conducted. Behaviour change science was taught and assessed at varying levels across all programs. It was taught primarily within lectures or workshops where students apply skills learnt in practical case-based activities, and assessed through small group education planning or demonstrating communication and counselling skills. Five themes were identified from the interviews: (1) behaviour change science should be foundational; (2) integrate and scaffold within curricula; (3) structural limitations within curricula; (4) challenging for students and (5) recommendations for competencies.
conclusionBehaviour change science is clearly of value to the dietetics profession. Core content appears to be embedded across all university programs; however, the level and depth of the content varied. The knowledge gained from this study provides direction for curricular improvements.
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