期刊
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
卷 99, 期 10, 页码 1641-1646出版社
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2016.04.011
关键词
Nutrition education and chronic disease; Medically underserved populations; Obesity and over-nutrition
资金
- Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences (UCARE)
Objective: To investigate nutrition information provided and exchanged between patients and health providers in Midwestern clinics for underserved populations. Methods: Forty-six clinic visits were observed to determine content and direction of nutrition information. In-depth data were collected with clinicians and clinic administrators regarding nutrition education provided to patients. Results: All patients were diagnosed with multiple obesity-related morbidities. Although women more often posed nutrition questions, few patients asked about dietary intake. Two-thirds of healthcare professionals initiated discussion about dietary intake; however, nutrition education was not provided regardless of clinician's profession. Conclusions: Patients did not appear to link morbidity with diet. Providers did not share comprehensive nutrition knowledge during clinic visits. Dietitians, who specialize in nutrition education, rarely had access to patients. Implications: Nutrition education during clinic visits is essential for reducing obesity rates. Nutrition students need clinic experience and could provide important patient education at low cost. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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