Enhancing clinical nutrition education for healthcare professionals: Engagement through active learning methodologies

Autor: Stefano Mancin, Francesco Reggiani, Marta Calatroni, Emanuela Morenghi, Desirèe Andreoli, Beatrice Mazzoleni
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Clinical Nutrition Open Science, Vol 52, Iss , Pp 49-57 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2667-2685
DOI: 10.1016/j.nutos.2023.10.001
Popis: Summary: Background/Objective: Within the healthcare landscape, clinical nutrition is pivotal. However, knowledge gaps in nutritional expertise remain among professionals. This study assesses the efficacy of active teaching methodologies among Master's students. Material and Methods: A pre-post observational evaluation encompassed 28 students (average age: 34.0±6.4; female=89.29%; degree grade: 102.1/110 ±6.4; prior nutrition course: 17.86%) enrolled in the Master of Science (MSc) in Nursing and Midwifery. They underwent a clinical nutrition course designed around active teaching paradigms. Their nutritional acumen was assessed using a validated Italian questionnaire, bifurcated into basic nutritional and clinical nutritional knowledge. Results: Data revealed a discernible enhancement in nutrition scores across all evaluated domains post-training. The average pre-course score was 20.25±2.68, surging to 16.75±1.85 post-course (P
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