Implementing Shared Decision-Making in Nutrition Practice
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.
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