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S C Finn

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PubMed1988

The role of the clinical dietitian: I. Present professional image and recent image changes.

This study was designed to assess the image of dietitians in the hospital setting. Fifty persons in each of six health professions responded to a telephone questionnaire. The six health professions were nutrition support dietitians, general clinical dietitians, directors of nursing, hospital administrators, chief dietitians, and physicians. Respondents were selected from relatively large hospitals (greater than 200 beds) that were distributed geographically across the United States. Results indicated that nutrition support dietitians had a more positive view of how their profession was viewed by others than did general clinical dietitians. A larger proportion of nutrition support dietitians than of general clinical dietitians believed that they were viewed as working with specialized patients (14% vs. 9%), as an important part of the hospital team (20% vs. 6%), and as acting as a resource person for the medical staff (30% vs. 13%). Physicians and chief dietitians held the strongest opinions concerning the image of the nutrition support and general clinical dietitians; both held a more positive view of the nutrition support dietitian. A greater number of physicians expressed the view that nutrition support dietitians were more competent and knowledgeable than were general clinical dietitians (24% vs. 9%) and were an important part of the hospital team (36% vs. 15%). A greater percentage of chief dietitians said that nutrition support dietitians, in comparison with general clinical dietitians, were competent and knowledgeable (40% vs. 19%) and professional, well respected, expert, and more specialized (65% vs. 44%). In comparison with 5 years ago, 76% and 69% of nutrition support and general clinical dietitians, respectively, thought that they are now viewed as more professional and as having abilities that are recognized.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗
PubMed1988

The role of the clinical dietitian: II. Staffing patterns and job functions.

On the basis of responses to a telephone questionnaire, this study evaluated--from the viewpoint of nutrition support dietitians, general clinical dietitians (dietitians who are not members of a nutrition support team and who provide general clinical dietetic services), and other health professionals--the current job functions that nutrition support and general clinical dietitians perform in hospitals. Anticipated staffing needs and desired job functions were also assessed. For the nutrition support and general clinical dietitians, as viewed by themselves and other health professionals, there was considerable overlap in many job activities. However, a significantly larger proportion of directors of nursing thought that nutrition support dietitians were more involved than general clinical dietitians in the evaluation of nutritional status (42% vs. 14%) and in contributing expertise to medical team discussions (48% vs. 12%). A significantly larger proportion of physicians viewed the nutrition support dietitian as more involved than the general clinical dietitian in in-service programs for medical and nursing staffs (32% vs. 6%). A large proportion of directors of nursing (62%), hospital administrators (34%), and physicians (56%) believed that dietetic involvement in the supervision of food preparation, especially by general clinical dietitians, was much greater than did the dietetic staff. The outlook for the future suggests a greater participation by both the nutrition support and the general clinical dietitian in direct patient care functions and less involvement in food preparation and clerical tasks.

Dietetics↗
PubMed1984

Issues facing nutrition support teams.

Nutrition is a sophisticated science now recognized as an important medical discipline, and an NST is one excellent way to deliver nutrition care. Specialty training in clinical dietetics and clinical pharmacy provides individuals with increased knowledge in the areas of enteral and parenteral nutrition, respectively, although overlap exists. Both professional groups have a responsibility to document the cost savings associated with nutrition support and to unite to reinforce the accomplishments of the team and advance into the new horizons of home care.

Dietary Services↗