Perception de l'avenir de la profession de diététiste par les étudiants finissants en nutrition du Québec

Publication: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
17 Février 2015

Résumé

Objectif. L'objectif principal est de vérifier la perception qu'ont les étudiants en nutrition du Québec de l'avenir de la profession à partir d'incidents critiques qu'ils ont rapportés.
Méthodes. Un questionnaire électronique a été envoyé aux 158 étudiants finissants en nutrition des trois universités du Québec offrant un programme de nutrition. La méthode des incidents critiques a été retenue comme méthode qualitative. Une grille de thèmes et sous-thèmes dégagés de l'analyse des incidents a été mise au point puis intégrée au logiciel Excel pour synthétiser les données.
Résultats. Les incidents positifs étaient associés à la reconnaissance des autres professionnels et de la clientèle, à la prise de conscience des champs d'action de la profession et des occasions qui s'y rattachent, ainsi qu’à l'impact des interventions nutritionnelles. Les incidents négatifs touchaient principalement le manque de reconnaissance, la concurrence, la prise de conscience de possibilités d'emploi limitées, les conditions de travail et l'affirmation des diététistes par rapport à leur rôle. La plupart des incidents rapportés sont survenus en stage.
Conclusions. Les compétences en leadership devraient être développées pour aider les diététistes à s'affirmer au sein des équipes de soins et sur la scène publique. Par ailleurs, les expériences de stage sont déterminantes dans le développement de l'image que se font les étudiants de la profession.

Abstract

Purpose: The main objective is to examine the perception Quebec nutrition students have of the future of the profession based on critical incidents they have reported.
Methods: An electronic questionnaire was sent to the 158 nutrition students graduating from the three Quebec universities offering a nutrition program. The critical incident technique was chosen as the qualitative method. A theme and subtheme table was devised from the analysis of the incidents and entered into Excel to synthesize the data.
Results: Positive incidents were associated with the recognition of other professionals and clients, an understanding of the scope of the profession and related opportunities, and the impact of nutrition interventions. Negative incidents mainly pertained to lack of recognition, competition, the realization that employment opportunities are limited, work conditions, and the ability to assert their roles as dietitians. Most of the incidents reported occurred during practicums.
Conclusions: Leadership competencies should be developed to help dietitians take their place on care teams and create a space for themselves in the public sphere. Furthermore, practicum experiences are fundamental in the development of the image students have of the profession.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Volume 76Number 1March 2015
Pages: 21 - 26

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Version of record online: 17 Février 2015

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Annie Biron Dt.P., M.Sc.
Département de nutrition, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada
Marie Marquis Dt.P., Ph.D.
Département de nutrition, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada

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