Desired Skills and Attributes: For Dietitian Preceptors

Publication: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
18 August 2010

Abstract

We examined the research literature to determine the skills and attributes that dietetic interns desire in clinical preceptors. A search of three databases produced little information specific to dietetics. Literature on preceptors in other health disciplines identified preceptor attributes that students in clinical placements value. We were able to cluster the data from these studies into four themes: knowledge and experience, personal characteristics, teaching skills and attitudes, and interpersonal relationships. This review suggests a need for further development of dietitian preceptor training, as well as for further research specific to dietetic interns’ needs.

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Nous avons examiné la littérature de recherche afin de déterminer les compétences et les attributs recherchés par les diététistes stagiaires chez les précepteurs cliniques. Une recherche dans trois bases de données a révélé peu d'information propre à la diététique. Cependant, la documentation portant sur les précepteurs dans d'autres domaines des sciences de la santé a permis d'identifier les attributs recherchés par les étudiants effectuant un stage en environnement clinique. Ainsi, nous avons pu regrouper les données issues de ces études en quatre thèmes : connaissances et expérience; attributs personnels; aptitudes à l'enseignement et attitude; et relations interpersonnelles. Cette revue suggère qu'il est nécessaire de développer plus en profondeur un plan de formation pour les précepteurs en diététique et que d'autres recherches sont requises en ce qui concerne les besoins propres aux diététistes stagiaires.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Volume 71Number 3September 2010
Pages: 134 - 138

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Version of record online: 18 August 2010

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Sharon Walker, BSc, RD, CNSC, MEd
Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, Regina, SK
Garnet Grosjean, BSc, MA, PhD, RP Bio
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

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