Date of Award
3-22-2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
First Advisor
Julie Schumacher
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the educational advantages real patients can offer dietetic students in nutrition counseling training. In addition, this study observed the impact of training with real patients on dietetic students' nutrition counseling confidence. Six dietetic students were purposefully selected to participate in semi-structured individual interviews. Students expressed their opinions and experiences regarding their nutrition counseling training sessions with both simulated and real patients. Each interview was audio-recorded and later transcribed verbatim. Using a grounded theory approach, key themes were identified from the data. Findings from this study indicated that practicing nutrition counseling with real patients can help dietetic students develop confidence and professional skills that are crucial to the dietetics field. Incorporating both simulated and real nutrition counseling experience into dietetics curriculum can provide students with well-rounded opportunities for professional growth.
Recommended Citation
Hayes, Ashlyn R., "Exploring The Impact Of Utilizing Real Patients During Nutrition Counseling Training" (2021). Theses and Dissertations. 1374.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/1374
DOI
https://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2021.20210719070603176989.70
Page Count
49
Comments
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