ArticleJournal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association2025
Workforce development in private practice dietetics: experiences and perceptions of experienced practitioners.
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- Essential Training for an Essential Role: Dietitians and Eating Disorder Care.European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association · 2026Article
- 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 · 2026Article
- 'Our training didn't prepare us for private practice': A multi-method study of dietetics graduates' preparedness for private practice employment.Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia · 2026Article
- Development and baseline findings of a national dataset describing Australian private practice dietetics.Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia · 2026Article
- 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 · 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
- 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 · 2025Article
- Workforce development in private practice dietetics: experiences and perceptions of experienced practitioners.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundChanges in Australian health policies and public funding models have increased the demand for private dietetics services over the past two decades. Limited available workforce data indicate that over half of the Australian dietetics workforce works in private practice at some level, with approximately 30%-50% of dietitians now entering private practice as new graduates. These changes in the sector have implications for dietetics workforce development. The present study aimed to explore private practice dietitians' perceptions and experiences about workforce development needed to successfully work as a private practice dietitian.
methodsAustralian private practice dietitians were purposively sampled for participation in semistructured interviews on their experiences of, and perceptions about, workforce development needs for successful private practice. Data were analysed using qualitative thematic analysis methods.
resultsSixteen dietitians participated. Twenty-seven themes emerged across seven constructs spanning pathways to practice, the work of private practitioners, workforce preparation, competency development, placements, competency requirements and challenges.
conclusionsExperienced private practice dietitians offer critical insights into the workforce development needs and challenges of the sector. Study participants indicated that their preparation for private practice was suboptimal and they have endured many challenges during their careers. This study highlights the need for a strategic approach to workforce development for private practice, including further research into the preparation and needs of this evolving area.
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