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ArticleBMC nutrition2022

'What do doctors think they need to know about nutrition?'-a qualitative study of doctors with formal nutrition training.

G Caldow, C Palermo, A N Wilson

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Article in BMC nutrition, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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G CaldowMelbourne Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
C PalermoMonash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
A N WilsonMaternal, Child and Adolescent Health Program, International Development, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia. Wilsonalyce.wilson@burnet.edu.au.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDoctors are on the frontline of patient care and in an ideal position to provide nutritional advice, yet can feel ill-equipped to do so. The aim of this study was to explore the nutrition knowledge, skills and practice required for nutrition-competent medical graduates, and their role in providing nutrition advice and care, from the perspective of doctors with formal nutrition training. METHODOLOGY: We conducted an exploratory qualitative research study. A purposive sample of 12 medical doctors and students with formal nutrition training across Australia participated in in-depth semi structured interviews. Data were analysed thematically.

resultsThere were four main themes identified: 1. Identifying the role of doctors in nutrition care; 2. Understanding the interrelatedness of the social determinants of health and nutrition status is key; 3. Optimising nutrition care through multidisciplinary collaboration; and 4. Providing evidence-based nutrition care.

conclusionThis exploratory study suggests that doctors consider that nutrition competent medical graduates require skills in referring to dietitians, an understanding and application of the social determinants of health, and practise applying multidisciplinary and evidence-based nutrition care.

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Medical educationNutrition educationQualitative studySocial determinants

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PMID35996126
PMCPMC9394029

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