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The health benefits and importance of family mealtimes have been extensively documented. Picky eating can impact this complex activity and has numerous extrinsic (or external) and intrinsic (or internal) features. Occupational therapists work with children and their families by looking at both intrinsic and extrinsic influences and are therefore well-placed to work within this context. This scoping review comprises a comprehensive search of key health industry databases using pre-determined search terms. A robust screening process took place using the authors pre-agreed inclusion and exclusion criteria. There were 80 studies that met the inclusion criteria, which were then mapped using content analysis. The most common assessments used to identify picky eating relied on parental reports and recall. Often additional assessments were included in studies to identify both the intrinsic and extrinsic features and presentation. The most common reported intrinsic features of the child who is a picky eater included increased sensitivity particularly to taste and smell and the child’s personality. Extrinsic features which appear to increase the likelihood of picky eating are authoritarian parenting, rewards for eating, and pressuring the child to eat. Most commonly reported extrinsic features that decrease the likelihood of picky eating are family meals, responsive parents, and involving the child in the preparation of food. In conclusion, there is a lack of published papers addressing the role of occupational therapists in the assessment and identification of picky eating in children. There appears to be a complex interplay between intrinsic and extrinsic features which impact caregiver responses and therefore on the picky eater.
Laine Chilman; Ann Kennedy-Behr; Thuy Frakking; Libby Swanepoel; Michele Verdonck. Picky Eating in Children: A Scoping Review to Examine Its Intrinsic and Extrinsic Features and How They Relate to Identification. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 9067 .
AMA StyleLaine Chilman, Ann Kennedy-Behr, Thuy Frakking, Libby Swanepoel, Michele Verdonck. Picky Eating in Children: A Scoping Review to Examine Its Intrinsic and Extrinsic Features and How They Relate to Identification. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (17):9067.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLaine Chilman; Ann Kennedy-Behr; Thuy Frakking; Libby Swanepoel; Michele Verdonck. 2021. "Picky Eating in Children: A Scoping Review to Examine Its Intrinsic and Extrinsic Features and How They Relate to Identification." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 17: 9067.
The transferability of a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) in non-Mediterranean populations is appealing. However, little is known about the perceived enablers or barriers toward adherence, particularly in Australia. This study aimed to investigate the perceived beliefs, barriers, and enablers toward adherence to a MedDiet in Australian adults. Barriers and enablers were assessed using a self-administered online questionnaire, which included questions aligned with the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). The survey was completed by n = 606 participants. Barriers and enablers toward adherence to MedDiet were grouped under the three core constructs of the TPB: attitudes (suitability, taste, restrictive, food waste); social norms (food culture); and perceived behavioural control (PBC) (motivation, affordability, time/effort, food access, knowledge, food outlets, natural conditions, cooking skills). PBC emerged as the most prominent construct influencing intention to follow a MedDiet. Perceived health benefits (n = 445; 76.5%) and improved diet quality (n = 224; 38.5%) were identified as major advantages. In contrast, dietary adherence (n = 147; 39.7%) was perceived as an important disadvantage. Future MedDiet interventions, in both research and clinical settings, should consider adopting strategies aimed at improving self-efficacy to reduce self-perceived barriers and facilitate dietary adherence.
Nicole Scannell; Anthony Villani; Evangeline Mantzioris; Libby Swanepoel. Understanding the Self-Perceived Barriers and Enablers toward Adopting a Mediterranean Diet in Australia: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour Framework. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 9321 .
AMA StyleNicole Scannell, Anthony Villani, Evangeline Mantzioris, Libby Swanepoel. Understanding the Self-Perceived Barriers and Enablers toward Adopting a Mediterranean Diet in Australia: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour Framework. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (24):9321.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNicole Scannell; Anthony Villani; Evangeline Mantzioris; Libby Swanepoel. 2020. "Understanding the Self-Perceived Barriers and Enablers toward Adopting a Mediterranean Diet in Australia: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour Framework." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 24: 9321.
Background Benchmarking across and within universities is a common tool to evaluate performance of a program and maintain accreditation requirements. While teaching remains a primary responsibility of many academics, academic research performance is a major contributor towards career advancement and standards in the medical laboratory science profession. While anecdotal evidence suggests academics are active contributors to the evidence base of the profession, there is a high variability in research output in relation to institution and level of appointment. The aim of the study was to benchmark the research track record of Australian medical laboratory science academics and provide insight into how research productivity informs the level of appointment of academics across their career pathway. Methods A bibliographic analysis of Australian medical laboratory science faculty websites and corresponding Scopus citation database profiles was conducted. A description of current research track record and relationships with holding a doctorate, academic appointment level, research and teaching interests, and institutional characteristics were explored. Quantitative data and frequencies were analysed using IBM SPSS version 26 to benchmark research track records by academic appointment level. Results There were 124 academics identified from 13 universities who had a teaching and research position in an undergraduate medical laboratory science program in Australia. Academics at the level of lecturer or higher typically held a doctorate (89%). Holding a doctorate strongly influenced the number of publications. The top 20% of researchers authored around half of the overall publications. The majority of academics did not have alignment of their major research and teaching areas however, alignment had no influence on number of publications. There was, however, an inconsistent relationship between metropolitan or regional university location and the number of publications. Conclusion Data from this study provides academics with benchmarks for the research track record required at each level of appointment. When drawing conclusions on academic progression, promotion and tenure through research track record it would be mindful to assess each on a case by case basis. Institution (metropolitan versus regional) and research interest appears to influence publication number, h-index and citation scores.
Rebecca Donkin; Kieran Broome; Libby Swanepoel. Benchmarking the research track record and level of appointment of Australian medical laboratory science academics. BMC Medical Education 2020, 20, 1 -8.
AMA StyleRebecca Donkin, Kieran Broome, Libby Swanepoel. Benchmarking the research track record and level of appointment of Australian medical laboratory science academics. BMC Medical Education. 2020; 20 (1):1-8.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRebecca Donkin; Kieran Broome; Libby Swanepoel. 2020. "Benchmarking the research track record and level of appointment of Australian medical laboratory science academics." BMC Medical Education 20, no. 1: 1-8.
Edible seaweeds have significant potential to contribute to sustainable diets that promote health of Pacific Islanders in ecologically, economically, and socially acceptable ways. No studies to date have investigated motivators for and the consumption of edible green seaweed from the genus Caulerpa (sea grapes) in Samoa and Kiribati. An observational, cross-sectional study utilized an interviewer-administered questionnaire to explore consumption behaviors and the role of sea grapes in the current diets of individuals in Samoa and Kiribati. Of the total 145 participants (n = 79, 54.5% Samoa; n = 66, 45.5% Kiribati), half (n = 76, 52%) reported consuming sea grapes. A significantly greater proportion of Samoans (n = 56, 70.9%) reported consumption than I-Kiribati participants (n = 20, 30.3%). A greater proportion of consumers were male (n = 47, 61.8%). Samoan consumers reported consumption of sea grapes with a higher diversity of foods and being related to traditional events or ceremonies. Motivators for consumption varied between countries, with Samoan consumers reporting strong agreement for taste and value for money, and identified sea grapes as nutritious food, as influences on consumption. Easy access was a motivator in Kiribati only. The findings of this study are underpinned by the degree of food security and differences in culture in Samoa and Kiribati. Future public health efforts to integrate traditional fresh food into local food systems will need to work within the existing social parameters in each respective country.
Hayley Butcher; Sarah Burkhart; Nicholas Paul; Ulusapeti Tiitii; Karibanang Tamuera; Taati Eria; Libby Swanepoel. Role of Seaweed in Diets of Samoa and Kiribati: Exploring Key Motivators for Consumption. Sustainability 2020, 12, 7356 .
AMA StyleHayley Butcher, Sarah Burkhart, Nicholas Paul, Ulusapeti Tiitii, Karibanang Tamuera, Taati Eria, Libby Swanepoel. Role of Seaweed in Diets of Samoa and Kiribati: Exploring Key Motivators for Consumption. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (18):7356.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHayley Butcher; Sarah Burkhart; Nicholas Paul; Ulusapeti Tiitii; Karibanang Tamuera; Taati Eria; Libby Swanepoel. 2020. "Role of Seaweed in Diets of Samoa and Kiribati: Exploring Key Motivators for Consumption." Sustainability 12, no. 18: 7356.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a simulation-based learning (SBL) experience on perceived confidence in monitoring and evaluation, as part of the delivery of nutrition care of pre-placement dietetic students, and to describe their perceived value of the learning experience post-placement. A mixed method explanatory sequential study design was used. A confidence appraisal scale was developed and completed by students before (n = 37) and after (n = 33) a low fidelity simulation using a volunteer patient in an acute care setting. Two semi-structured focus group discussions with post-placement students (n = 17) were thematically analysed, grounded in phenomenology. Overall perceived confidence in monitoring and evaluating, as part of nutrition care, improved after the simulation [pre-SBL: 74 (62–83) vs. post-SBL: 89 (81–98.5), p = 0.00]. Two factors emerged to modulate confidence, namely (i) structure and (ii) authentic learning. Structure in turn was modulated by two key factors; safety and process. A low fidelity simulation using a standardised patient can improve students’ perceived confidence in monitoring and evaluation, and a well-structured authentic learning experience was valued and positively perceived by most dietetic students.
Hattie H. Wright; Judi Cameron; Tania Wiesmayr-Freeman; Libby Swanepoel. Perceived Benefits of a Standardized Patient Simulation in Pre-Placement Dietetic Students. Education Sciences 2020, 10, 186 .
AMA StyleHattie H. Wright, Judi Cameron, Tania Wiesmayr-Freeman, Libby Swanepoel. Perceived Benefits of a Standardized Patient Simulation in Pre-Placement Dietetic Students. Education Sciences. 2020; 10 (7):186.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHattie H. Wright; Judi Cameron; Tania Wiesmayr-Freeman; Libby Swanepoel. 2020. "Perceived Benefits of a Standardized Patient Simulation in Pre-Placement Dietetic Students." Education Sciences 10, no. 7: 186.
To explore undergraduate students self-reported learning experience in a foundation nutrition education course/unit delivered using a flipped classroom approach (FCA), which requires students to complete independent learning before and after interactive in-class learning experiences. A descriptive cohort study design used selected items from a self-report flipped classroom student engagement questionnaire to assess Australian undergraduate student (n = 105) engagement in the course/unit and compared with nonflipped courses, preference for FCA, academic achievement, learning behaviors for 3 FCA learning phases, and more or less engaging aspects of the course/unit. Most (66.5%) students were engaged or very engaged, with half (55%) more engaged in this course/unit compared with other nonflipped courses/units with a preference for the FCA (53%). Almost half of the students agreed the FCA improved their academic performance (grade) (45%) and other academic skills (ie, teamwork) (48.5%). Most student comments related to the value of participate phase activities. The FCA engaged most students in learning and is an emerging learning and teaching approach appropriate for undergraduate nutrition dietetic education.
Sarah J. Burkhart; Jane A. Taylor; Mary Kynn; Dana L. Craven; Elizabeth Swanepoel. Undergraduate Students Experience of Nutrition Education Using the Flipped Classroom Approach: A Descriptive Cohort Study. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 2020, 52, 394 -400.
AMA StyleSarah J. Burkhart, Jane A. Taylor, Mary Kynn, Dana L. Craven, Elizabeth Swanepoel. Undergraduate Students Experience of Nutrition Education Using the Flipped Classroom Approach: A Descriptive Cohort Study. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2020; 52 (4):394-400.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSarah J. Burkhart; Jane A. Taylor; Mary Kynn; Dana L. Craven; Elizabeth Swanepoel. 2020. "Undergraduate Students Experience of Nutrition Education Using the Flipped Classroom Approach: A Descriptive Cohort Study." Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 52, no. 4: 394-400.
Seaweeds are a source of food throughout the Pacific region. Kiribati, however, does not have a strong history of using seaweed in their diets, despite having reliable access to indigenous edible seaweeds. A series of peer-led seaweed training workshops held in Kiribati between 2018 and 2019 provided women with knowledge, skills, and motivational support needed to engage in the seaweed supply chain, from harvesting, processing, and marketing to consumption. This study aimed to identify opportunities and enablers to support women’s participation across the seaweed supply chain. Structured interviews with 49 women explored their interest and expected costs and benefits from involvement in the supply chain. There was high interest in most seaweed-related activities and the key motivators were health and nutrition for themselves and their family. Participants were also interested in developing and sharing new skills and saw the potential for income generation. However, there were also clear barriers including a desire for further training in seaweed harvesting, processing, and recipe creation; additional social support; and in public promotion. Given the natural resources and desire of women to engage in developing this new edible seaweed supply chain in Kiribati, there is now a need for capacity development to build social and economic wellbeing and food security across the broader community. Additional peer-to-peer training opportunities may look to other Pacific Islands where seaweed is already an established and traditional food.
Libby Swanepoel; Tereere Tioti; Taati Eria; Karibanang Tamuera; Ulusapeti Tiitii; Silva Larson; Nicholas Paul. Supporting Women’s Participation in Developing A Seaweed Supply Chain in Kiribati for Health and Nutrition. Foods 2020, 9, 382 .
AMA StyleLibby Swanepoel, Tereere Tioti, Taati Eria, Karibanang Tamuera, Ulusapeti Tiitii, Silva Larson, Nicholas Paul. Supporting Women’s Participation in Developing A Seaweed Supply Chain in Kiribati for Health and Nutrition. Foods. 2020; 9 (4):382.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLibby Swanepoel; Tereere Tioti; Taati Eria; Karibanang Tamuera; Ulusapeti Tiitii; Silva Larson; Nicholas Paul. 2020. "Supporting Women’s Participation in Developing A Seaweed Supply Chain in Kiribati for Health and Nutrition." Foods 9, no. 4: 382.
The objective of this study was to explore consumers’ use and perception of the Australian Health Star Rating (HSR). A purposive sample of fifteen Australian grocery shoppers was recruited into four focus groups using a supermarket intercept strategy. Focus group discussions were recorded, transcribed and analysed using an iterative approach to thematic analysis. Three key themes emerged from analysis. The HSR was seen as simple, uncluttered, easy to understand and useful for quick comparison across products. The nutrition information was viewed positively; however, there was little confidence in the HSR due to a perceived lack of transparency in the criteria used to determine the number of stars. Highly processed foods were generally seen as having inflated ratings and participants expressed concern that this would increase consumption of these products. Finally, there was a belief that the HSR had a lack of negative imagery limiting the dissuasive impact on consumers when presented with low-rated foods. Consumers saw benefits in the HSR but were sceptical about how the ratings were derived. Transparency about the development and education on the application may assist with consumers’ perception of the HSR.
Fiona E. Pelly; Libby Swanepoel; Joseph Rinella; Sheri Cooper. Consumers’ Perceptions of the Australian Health Star Rating Labelling Scheme. Nutrients 2020, 12, 704 .
AMA StyleFiona E. Pelly, Libby Swanepoel, Joseph Rinella, Sheri Cooper. Consumers’ Perceptions of the Australian Health Star Rating Labelling Scheme. Nutrients. 2020; 12 (3):704.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFiona E. Pelly; Libby Swanepoel; Joseph Rinella; Sheri Cooper. 2020. "Consumers’ Perceptions of the Australian Health Star Rating Labelling Scheme." Nutrients 12, no. 3: 704.
Objective To evaluate dietary sodium intake in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and identify contributing factors to low sodium intake by applying the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) framework. Design and Methods Non‐dialysed people with CKD completed a 24‐hour urinary sodium excretion test and Scored Salt Questionnaire (SSQ). A survey including socio‐demographic information, Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, Short Sodium Knowledge Survey and Dietary Sodium Restriction Questionnaire based on TPB measured the factors contributing to dietary adherence. Results Sixty‐three people [age: 71 (IQR: 64–77); 27% female] participated with 80% having high urinary sodium excretion [median: 134 mmol/day (111; 183)] but only 40% reported high sodium intake [SSQ score = 53 (39; 75)]. Overall sodium knowledge was high in 57% of participants although only 33% had seen a dietitian. There was a positive correlation between attitude towards a low‐sodium diet and subjective norm (social expectations), r = 0.44, p < 0.01; urinary sodium and the extent of perceived consequences of CKD (r = 0.26, p < 0.05); and the extent to which willpower was perceived as a barrier to adherence to dietary sodium restriction (r = 0.27, p < 0.05). Multiple regression analysis revealed taste of low‐salt foods (β = 8.9, p < 0.01) explained 26.4% of variance in dietary sodium intake (R2 = 0.264, F(12, 34), p < 0.01). Conclusion TPB successfully identified barriers to follow a low‐sodium diet in non‐dialysed people with CKD. Taste preferences, willpower, meeting social expectations and disease concern were identified as key contributing factors to adherence.
Hattie H. Wright; Heidi Kickbusch; Elizabeth Swanepoel; Nicholas Gray. Factors Influencing Low Sodium Intake in People with Non‐Dialysis Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease. Journal of Renal Care 2019, 46, 95 -105.
AMA StyleHattie H. Wright, Heidi Kickbusch, Elizabeth Swanepoel, Nicholas Gray. Factors Influencing Low Sodium Intake in People with Non‐Dialysis Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease. Journal of Renal Care. 2019; 46 (2):95-105.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHattie H. Wright; Heidi Kickbusch; Elizabeth Swanepoel; Nicholas Gray. 2019. "Factors Influencing Low Sodium Intake in People with Non‐Dialysis Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease." Journal of Renal Care 46, no. 2: 95-105.
Aims Research involvement is fundamental to the practice of dietetics. The present study aims to benchmark the research track record of Australian dietetic academics, and to provide insight into how research productivity informs the level of appointment of academics across the career pathway. Methods Australian dietetic faculty websites and corresponding Scopus database profiles were used to support a bibliographic analysis of Australian dietetic academics’ research track record. Current research productivity in relation to academic attributes, level of appointment, and institutional characteristics were explored. Results In Australia, dietetic academic level of appointment is logarithmically related to number of publications and relatively consistent across regions and university networks. Conclusions Benchmarking provides universities with guidance regarding the performance to expect from academics at each academic level as well as feedback regarding recruitment and promotion practices. The present study provides an important benchmark for Australian dietetic academics and offers implications for individual academics and university management.
Kieran Broome; Libby Swanepoel. Benchmarking the research track record and level of appointment of Australian dietetic academics. Nutrition & Dietetics 2019, 77, 160 -166.
AMA StyleKieran Broome, Libby Swanepoel. Benchmarking the research track record and level of appointment of Australian dietetic academics. Nutrition & Dietetics. 2019; 77 (1):160-166.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKieran Broome; Libby Swanepoel. 2019. "Benchmarking the research track record and level of appointment of Australian dietetic academics." Nutrition & Dietetics 77, no. 1: 160-166.
Ongoing dietary transitions in the Solomon Islands has resulted in an over-reliance on commercially sourced foods, leading to food insecurity, and a subsequent rise in multiple forms of malnutrition. The aim of this study was to investigate the individual dietary diversity and food preferences of the adult population living in Auki, Solomon Islands. A cross-sectional study involving 133 adults was undertaken in the Auki district via an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Individual dietary diversity scores (DDS) were determined based on the results of a 24-h recall method. Overall mean DDS was 7.27 (range 2–12). Females and participants who lived outside the Auki town center had significantly higher dietary diversity scores. Low consumption of a variety of nutritious foods within food groups and high consumption of energy dense processed foods, indicates that diet quality is likely limited in some of this population. Participants desire for a diverse diet including local foods suggests that current dietary diversity status in this population may be influenced by food security rather than food preference.
Bridget Horsey; Libby Swanepoel; Steven Underhill; Judith Aliakbari; Sarah Burkhart. Dietary Diversity of an Adult Solomon Islands Population. Nutrients 2019, 11, 1622 .
AMA StyleBridget Horsey, Libby Swanepoel, Steven Underhill, Judith Aliakbari, Sarah Burkhart. Dietary Diversity of an Adult Solomon Islands Population. Nutrients. 2019; 11 (7):1622.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBridget Horsey; Libby Swanepoel; Steven Underhill; Judith Aliakbari; Sarah Burkhart. 2019. "Dietary Diversity of an Adult Solomon Islands Population." Nutrients 11, no. 7: 1622.
Lifelong eating behaviours are shaped in infancy with the introduction of solid foods (complementary feeding). A conventional approach to complementary feeding, encompassing spoon feeding of pureed foods, has long been the standard. Baby-led weaning is a contemporary approach whereby the infant is encouraged to choose what and how much they eat. Mothers navigate decisions about what and how to introduce foods to their infant in diverse ways. This study set out to explore the complementary feeding approaches of women. A qualitative study utilising photovoice and focus groups generated data that provided insight into women's lived experiences of complementary feeding. Thirteen women were purposively sampled and data were analysed in line with descriptive phenomenology. Three recurrent themes emerged from the data. Women's approaches to complementary feeding were mediated by "trust," "convenience" and making decisions that were "value based versus practical based." Trust manifested in various forms including trusting the infant, trusting women's own instincts and the tension between social pressures and trust of self. Differences between women following a conventional vs baby-led approach were also seen in perceptions of convenience, and the decision-making process. This study provides insight into how and why women choose certain feeding practices and can be used to better equip health professionals to work with new mothers in providing realistic and nuanced feeding support.
Libby Swanepoel; Justine Henderson; Judith Maher. Mothers' experiences with complementary feeding: Conventional and baby‐led approaches. Nutrition & Dietetics 2019, 77, 373 -381.
AMA StyleLibby Swanepoel, Justine Henderson, Judith Maher. Mothers' experiences with complementary feeding: Conventional and baby‐led approaches. Nutrition & Dietetics. 2019; 77 (3):373-381.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLibby Swanepoel; Justine Henderson; Judith Maher. 2019. "Mothers' experiences with complementary feeding: Conventional and baby‐led approaches." Nutrition & Dietetics 77, no. 3: 373-381.
Food and nutrition information-seeking practices were highly varied but followed a similar overall pathway. Six broad themes were identified "triggers", "access and navigation", "appraisal", "changes in searching frequency", "preferred features" and "engagement with communication approaches". Women preferred online sources that were easy to navigate and presented information clearly. Experience as well as fact based communication appeared to satisfy different informational needs. KEY CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: women search for food and nutrition information online in similar ways to other pregnancy issues. Opportunity for engaging with women online regarding a range of food and nutrition topics may be limited to early in pregnancy unless prompted to via conversations with antenatal service providers. Health practitioners have a role to play in helping women source evidence-based web sites. There is opportunity for organisations with mandates to support women to optimise diet quality during pregnancy, to improve user experience building on key preferences identified in this study to increase appeal and engagement by pregnant women.
Judith Maher; Catherine Robichaud; Elizabeth Swanepoel. Online nutrition information seeking among Australian primigravid women. Midwifery 2018, 58, 37 -43.
AMA StyleJudith Maher, Catherine Robichaud, Elizabeth Swanepoel. Online nutrition information seeking among Australian primigravid women. Midwifery. 2018; 58 ():37-43.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJudith Maher; Catherine Robichaud; Elizabeth Swanepoel. 2018. "Online nutrition information seeking among Australian primigravid women." Midwifery 58, no. : 37-43.
Pregnant women actively seek health information online, including nutrition and food-related topics. However, the accuracy and readability of this information have not been evaluated. The aim of this study was to describe and evaluate pregnancy-related food and nutrition information available online. Four search engines were used to search for pregnancy-related nutrition web pages. Content analysis of web pages was performed. Web pages were assessed against the 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines to assess accuracy. Flesch–Kincaid (F-K), Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG), Gunning Fog Index (FOG) and Flesch reading ease (FRE) formulas were used to assess readability. Data was analysed descriptively. Spearman's correlation was used to assess the relationship between web page characteristics. Kruskal–Wallis test was used to check for differences among readability and other web page characteristics. A total of 693 web pages were included. Web page types included commercial (n = 340), not-for-profit (n = 113), blogs (n = 112), government (n = 89), personal (n = 36) and educational (n = 3). The accuracy of online nutrition information varied with 39.7% of web pages containing accurate information, 22.8% containing mixed information and 37.5% containing inaccurate information. The average reading grade of all pages analysed measured by F-K, SMOG and FOG was 11.8. The mean FRE was 51.6, a ‘fairly difficult to read’ score. Only 0.5% of web pages were written at or below grade 6 according to F-K, SMOG and FOG. The findings suggest that accuracy of pregnancy-related nutrition information is a problem on the internet. Web page readability is generally difficult and means that the information may not be accessible to those who cannot read at a sophisticated level. © 2016 John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Tayla Storr; Judith Maher; Elizabeth Swanepoel. Online nutrition information for pregnant women: a content analysis. Maternal & Child Nutrition 2016, 13, e12315 .
AMA StyleTayla Storr, Judith Maher, Elizabeth Swanepoel. Online nutrition information for pregnant women: a content analysis. Maternal & Child Nutrition. 2016; 13 (2):e12315.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTayla Storr; Judith Maher; Elizabeth Swanepoel. 2016. "Online nutrition information for pregnant women: a content analysis." Maternal & Child Nutrition 13, no. 2: e12315.
Aim: The objectives of this study were to explore the impact of participating in a university-based dietetic clinic on student's perceived confidence and recognition of skills needed for practice and explore students’ overall experience of attending the clinic. Methods: A curriculum-based university clinic provided third-year students with an experiential learning opportunity to practice diet history interviewing skills on real clients. Qualitative data were gathered through focus groups with 13 (43% of total enrolment) third-year nutrition and dietetics students who were recruited via an email invitation. Focus groups were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was conducted by all three authors. Results: Engaging in an authentic learning environment was viewed positively by students and enabled them to develop confidence and a sense of professional identity. The experience also enabled students to identify personal learning needs and skills required for future practice, and gain insight into the realities of practice. Conclusion: These findings support the evidence that dietetic curriculum should provide students with authentic learning opportunities in a safe environment, prior to potentially stressful placement experiences. This enables students to discover the nuances of dietetic practice, practise people-related skills and develop confidence in those skills that are crucial to practice
Elizabeth Swanepoel; Judith Tweedie; Judith Maher. Building dietetic student confidence and professional identity through participation in a university health clinic. Nutrition & Dietetics 2016, 73, 229 -234.
AMA StyleElizabeth Swanepoel, Judith Tweedie, Judith Maher. Building dietetic student confidence and professional identity through participation in a university health clinic. Nutrition & Dietetics. 2016; 73 (3):229-234.
Chicago/Turabian StyleElizabeth Swanepoel; Judith Tweedie; Judith Maher. 2016. "Building dietetic student confidence and professional identity through participation in a university health clinic." Nutrition & Dietetics 73, no. 3: 229-234.
The aim of the present study was to explore the student perception of competency development in nutrition and dietetics and the perceived impact of pre‐placement preparation, the clinical placement learning environment, learning exposures and supervision on this. A qualitative investigation using semistructured interviews with 26 graduate students who had recently completed their final clinical placement, recruited purposively from three Australian universities was employed. Thematic analysis of the interview transcripts and triangular analysis of data was undertaken by the research team, with a mix of descriptive and interpretive analysis. Students across all three universities generally described the placement experience as intense, personally challenging and a steep learning curve. Students felt they had adequate theoretical knowledge prior to placement but were less prepared for the practical application of their skills in a clinical setting. The learning environment varied across placement sites, with physical, organisation and social environmental factors all contributing to the students reported pathway to confidence and competence in practice. The style of supervision and supervisory practices varied considerably and emerged as a significant factor impacting on competency development. Nutrition and dietetic students appear to have a hierarchy of psychosocial and educational needs that need to be met in the placement environment in order to achieve competency. The present study provides a framework for enhancing the student experience and the effectiveness of clinical placements as a component of dietetic workforce preparation.
Judith Maher; Fiona Pelly; Elizabeth Swanepoel; Lydia Sutakowsky; Roger Hughes. The contribution of clinical placement to nutrition and dietetics competency development: A student-centred approach. Nutrition & Dietetics 2014, 72, 156 -162.
AMA StyleJudith Maher, Fiona Pelly, Elizabeth Swanepoel, Lydia Sutakowsky, Roger Hughes. The contribution of clinical placement to nutrition and dietetics competency development: A student-centred approach. Nutrition & Dietetics. 2014; 72 (2):156-162.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJudith Maher; Fiona Pelly; Elizabeth Swanepoel; Lydia Sutakowsky; Roger Hughes. 2014. "The contribution of clinical placement to nutrition and dietetics competency development: A student-centred approach." Nutrition & Dietetics 72, no. 2: 156-162.
ObjectiveTo assess and develop consensus among experienced public health nutrition practitioners from high-income countries regarding conceptualisation of capacity building in practice, and to test the content validity of a previously published conceptual framework for capacity building in public health nutrition practice.DesignA Delphi study involving three iterations of email-delivered questionnaires testing a range of capacity determinants derived from the literature. Consensus was set at >50 % of panellists ranking items as ‘very important’ on a five-point Likert scale across three survey rounds.SettingPublic health nutrition practice in Australia, the UK, Canada and the USA.SubjectsPublic health nutrition practitioners and academics.ResultA total of thirty expert panellists (68 % of an initial panel of forty-four participants) completed all three rounds of Delphi questionnaires. Consensus identified determinants of capacity building in practice including partnerships, resourcing, community development, leadership, workforce development, intelligence and quality of project management.ConclusionsThe findings from the study suggest there is broad agreement among public health nutritionists from high-income countries about how they conceptualise capacity building in public health nutrition practice. This agreement suggests considerable content validity for a capacity building conceptual framework proposed by Baillieet al. (Public Health Nutr12, 1031–1038). More research is needed to apply the conceptual framework to the implementation and evaluation of strategies that enhance the practice of capacity building approaches by public health nutrition professionals.
Elizabeth Swanepoel; Ann Fox; Roger Hughes. Practitioner consensus on the determinants of capacity building practice in high-income countries. Public Health Nutrition 2014, 18, 1898 -1905.
AMA StyleElizabeth Swanepoel, Ann Fox, Roger Hughes. Practitioner consensus on the determinants of capacity building practice in high-income countries. Public Health Nutrition. 2014; 18 (10):1898-1905.
Chicago/Turabian StyleElizabeth Swanepoel; Ann Fox; Roger Hughes. 2014. "Practitioner consensus on the determinants of capacity building practice in high-income countries." Public Health Nutrition 18, no. 10: 1898-1905.