Authors

  1. Tomesko, Jennifer DCN, RD, CNSC
  2. Brody, Rebecca PhD, RD, LD, CNSC
  3. Chen, Seong-Ting PhD
  4. Chee Siew Swee, Winnie PhD, FMDA
  5. Sackey, Joachim PhD
  6. Sullivan, Jessie MS, RD
  7. Touger-Decker, Riva PhD, RD, CDN, FADA

Abstract

This pilot study explored nutrition-focused physical examination (NFPE) knowledge and practice changes in clinical dietitians and dietetics educators who completed a hybrid training program in Malaysia. Integration of NFPE into dietetics curricula was also assessed. Mean knowledge scores increased significantly from baseline to posttests immediately posttraining and at 6 and 12 months (P <= .001) posttraining. Dietitians were significantly more likely to report they perform versus not perform all NFPE tasks (P < .001). Educators included all NFPE tasks in their curricula 12 months posttraining. Participants demonstrated increased NFPE knowledge and curricular and clinical practices. The hybrid approach to teaching NFPE was feasible.