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Dietetic Practice-Based Research Network (DPBRN)
7-20-06 Dietetics Practice-Based Research Network (DPBRN) The ADA has established a Dietetic Practice-Based Research Network (DPBRN) to answer questions of vital importance to the profession of dietetics. DPBRN provides opportunities for research in practice-based settings through communities of practitioners and scholars working together. Linda Snetselaar, PhD, RD, LD, Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Iowa College of Public Health is the Director of DPBRN.
ADA members are encouraged to join DPBRN. Practitioners can have an opportunity to help conduct research that is meaningful for dietetics practice. No past research experience is required, As a member of DPBRN practitioners could submit ideas for research, serve on an advisory group that selects research studies to be completed, use your own clients to help collect data, or help disseminate study results.
To find out more about joining DPBRN, visit the ADA website: www.eatright.org, go to Research and select Join DPBRN!
ADA Evidence Analysis Library
The ADA Evidence Analysis Library is an innovative resource for dietitians and other health professionals. Access the ADA Evidence Analysis Library at http://www.eatright.org, enter the MEMBERS ONLY pages, once in the MEMBERS ONLY site click on the RESEARCH button on the left side of the screen. Now all you need to do is click on the ADA EVIDENCE LIBRARY link. You will find all these steps well worth the effort to get there!!!!As a preliminary view you can click on the link preview now to see on overview of the ADA Evidence Analysis Library.
ADA Dietetics Practice Based Research Network
Ever feel that high level academic research doesnÂ’t really address the needs of everyday dietetics practice? How would you like a chance to help direct research that is meaningful for dietetics practice?
Ever wish you could get involved in research that could make a difference, but you are busy making a difference in your clientsÂ’ lives? How would you like to be able to make your practice a part of meaningful dietetic research?
Get involved in the ADA Dietetics Practice Based Research Network! You can learn more about the research practice group at the following link: Research DPG Research dietetic practice group members are leaders who promote and advocate the role of research in setting professional practice standards and health policy, and determining the role of nutrition in health and disease prevention. In addition to their specialty interest DPG, we encourage all ADA members to make Research DPG their second practice group,” says Chair Deanna Hoelscher, PhD, RD, LD. The DPG is working with ADA to enhance the role of research within the association by planning a research session at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, reviewing research abstracts and position papers and serving on research committees.
The types of research conducted will vary significantly, however the following are a few examples of projects that would be suitable for a dietetics practice based research network:
- Inpatient Acute Care Setting or Long Term Care Setting: Evaluating the differences in nutrition care interventions and outcomes associated with more precise estimates of energy requirements or validating a specific screening tool.
- Inpatient Food Service: Evaluating the accuracy rates of various patient tray service and delivery systems.
- Outpatient/Ambulatory/Private Practice: Comparing the characteristics of client and the outcomes after 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 appointments following a given nutrition care guideline or comparing the outcomes with various behavioral interventions (Motivational Interviewing versus Prochaska Stages of Change).
- Home Health Care: Evaluating barriers to optimal nutrition associated with compromised nutritional status.