Implementing shared decision-making in nutrition clinical practice: A theory-based approach and feasibility study
2008

Implementing Shared Decision-Making in Nutrition Practice

Sample size: 40 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Sophie Desroches, Marie-Pierre Gagnon, Sylvie Tapp, France Légaré

Primary Institution: Centre de recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec (CHUQ)

Hypothesis

How can shared decision-making be effectively integrated into nutritional consultations?

Conclusion

The study aims to provide insights into the adoption of shared decision-making by dieticians and their patients in nutritional practice.

Supporting Evidence

  • Shared decision-making can improve the quality of dietary choices.
  • The study will explore dieticians' beliefs about implementing shared decision-making.
  • Focus groups will help identify barriers and facilitators to shared decision-making.

Takeaway

This study is about helping dieticians and patients make better food choices together by using a method called shared decision-making.

Methodology

A mixed methods study involving audiotaped clinical encounters and focus groups with dieticians to assess shared decision-making.

Potential Biases

Potential bias in self-reported data from dieticians regarding their practices.

Limitations

The study may not fully represent all dieticians' practices as it focuses on a specific group in Quebec.

Participant Demographics

French-speaking dieticians from the Professional Order of Dieticians of Quebec.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1748-5908-3-48

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