Increased competency of registered dietitian nutritionists in physical examination skills after simulation-based education in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to translate simulation-based dietitian nutritionist education to clinical competency attainment in a group of practicing registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs). Using a standardized instrument to measure performance on a newly-required clinical skill, the nutrition-focused physical exam (NFPE), competence was measured both before and after a simulation-based education (SBE) session.

Methods

Eighteen practicing RDNs were recruited by their employer, Spectrum Health. Following a pre-briefing session, participants completed an initial 10-minute encounter, performing NFPE on a standardized patient (SP). Next, participants completed a 90-minute SBE training session on skills within the NFPE, including hands-on practice and role play, followed by a pos

SUBMITTER: MacQuillan E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7857069 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature