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Nutrition counseling, although effective, is limited in clinics due to various barriers. The objectives of this study were to (1) develop a survey and (2) assess providers’ and patients’ nutrition knowledge, barriers, and strategies towards nutrition counseling. This descriptive study was conducted in 7 family medicine clinics in the South Eastern United States. A 15-item multi-response survey was developed for providers (n = 48) and a 14-item multi-response survey was developed for patients (n = 185). Surveys were distributed to providers and patients. Responses were analyzed using RedCap and Excel v10. Results indicated that 98.5% of providers and 87% of patients agreed that following a nutritious diet is important for overall health. Providers indicated time (87.5%) and uncertainty of nutrition resources available (35.4%) prohibited them from providing nutrition counseling in the clinic. Patients identified lack of healthy recipe ideas (36.6%) and cost of purchasing nutritious foods (35.5%) as their main barriers to adhering to a nutritious diet. Tools and strategies to provide nutrition counseling as indicated by providers were a dietitian on site, nutrition education materials, and community-based nutrition/cooking classes. Patients identified grocery store coupons/discounts and sample meal plans as tools and strategies to consume a more nutritious diet. Providers and patients differed in the types of tools and strategies to help one consume a more nutritious diet. Providers perceived patients needing interactive strategies such as nutrition/cooking classes and a referral to see a dietitian whereas patients wanted non-interactive strategies such as grocery store coupons and sample meal plans. Even though patients did not perceive providers as an effective strategy to help them consume a nutritious diet, it is important that providers have a conversation with their patients about the types of tools and strategies that would set them up for success. |
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